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The Truth Behind the Trojan War
Citadel
Thecitadelstoodabout100feetabovetheplain.
Excavators have found broad avenues there and
largestructuresofsophisticatedarchitecture–
theymightbepalaces.Thewallswere33feethigh
andmorethan16feetdeep.
Ditch
A ditch ten to 11 feet wide
and about eight feet deep
was cut into the bedrock
to defend the city against
chariot attacks, siege
towers and battering rams.
Lower town
The lower city was packed with houses,
businesses, workshops, artisans’ studios, animal
stalls, shrines and even doctors’ offices.
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