Friday, September 10, 2010

U-shaped tower, Assos

 
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A U-shaped tower at Assos, dating from the late 3rd century BC, the tower afforded space for artillery pieces. On it's single floor there was possibly an arrow-firing device that was moved from one window to another with the help of a system of pulleys.

ref. -- Nossov, "Greek Fortifications;;;"

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