to keep out wierdos
If you are putting braces in walls it keeps them supported
Sumerian cities had walls around them for the primary purpose of protection.
Its purpose was to divide eastern and western Berlin
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Movement --- Diatoms are able to move by secreting chemicals out of small holes in their cell walls and gliding on the slime:)
The crenelated walls served their purpose when they needed to bring out the artillery.
A trebuchet is a weapon to break down castle walls and kill the enemy.
If properly done, retaining walls that are reinforced using geotextiles are built for permanent purpose. bit.ly/1vXqpuu
The purpose of a cornice strip in architectural design is to add decorative detail and provide a transition between the roof and the walls of a building. It also helps to protect the building from water damage by directing rainwater away from the walls.
The purpose of an inside corner tile in a tiling project is to provide a clean and finished look to the corner where two walls meet. It helps to cover the exposed edges of the tiles and creates a seamless transition between the walls.
Tapestrys were used to decorate walls, and usually to tell a story or depict a family lineage
So that bandits could not enter their estate and steal from it.