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It's main purpose was to provide a high, safe place from which a guard may view the surrounding area. Its primary used was military. Modern day, non military use, allows for example, observers to keep a look out for fires
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What are the four Watchtowers in Alternative Religion?
The Watchtowers are guardians of the North, South, East, and West. During ceremonies, Pagans draw upon the four Watchtowers and ask them for protection during the rituals.
How many watchtowers where on the Berlin Wall?
302
In which country did the original stupa evolve into pavilion like watchtowers?
Japan.
What are the advantages and disadvantages for communitycampairport watchtower and fort watchtowers?
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Why did vikings use watchtowers?
tou see incoming enemies from far away
Why are there towers around the great wall of China?
They're watchtowers and beacon towers
What did the Romans build at regular intervals along these walls?
They built forts and watchtowers.
What were the uses of watchtowers in history?
In history, watch towers were an important part of military protection plans. Most castles and important buildings had prominent watchtowers from which guards could see a great distance and be able to warn of impending enemy attack.
How far apart were the watchtowers of the great wall of china?
100 yards apart from each other
Where are watchtowers placed?
The perimeter , defensive corners , mountain ridges , the sides of a defile , points of highest elevation ,
How many watchtowers does the Great Wall of China have?
The Great Wall of China is made up of many sections of wall that were built at various times. One would have to research each of the many sections to get that total. One website (see Related Links) declares that there are over 10000 watchtowers and beacon towers.
What were the watchtowers of the Great Wall of China made of?
200 BC they were made out of wood. Later in the 14th century they were made out of stone.
