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After the introduction of gunpowder and cannons, castles became largely obsolete. Part of this was because they were too easily beaten down by cannons. The forts that came after the Middle Ages were built to withstand cannon shot, but were of designs very unlike those of the castles, in terms of this ability.
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Do castles have cannons?
in the late medieval period many medieval castles did have a primitive type of cannon.
Are there any castles in america?
There are no genuine medieval castles in the USA, because the Americas were not discovered until after the medieval period had ended. There are the "fairytale" Disney castles and some modern attempts at reconstructing medieval castles, but no genuine ones.
Why were medieval castles needed for safety?
Medieval castles were needed for safety because they protected people from invaders and other dangers. Castles were also built to defend from danger. They were equipped with high walls, murder holes, cover for soldiers, and more.
What castles did they have in Medieval Times?
Medieval castles.
What are the difference between medieval castles and today's castles?
There is nothing different between todays castles and medieval time castles. Today's castles were built in medieval times.
Where do medieval castles store the things they needed?
in the space they had or in a cellar probaly anywhere in them days
What were Welsh medieval castles like?
The welsh medieval castles were big and gray.
What time period was it called when there were kings and queens and castles?
There still are kings and queens and probably still castles but I think you're referring to the medieval time.
Castles and knights were prominent in which time period?
Castles and knights were prominent during the Medieval period in Europe. This period ranged from the 5th to 15th century and ended around the time when gunpowder became widely used on the battlefield.
What materials were used to build a medieval castle?
Medieval castles were built out of stone, mortar, and wood.
Did Ancient Greece have castles?
no. rulers in ancient Greece lived in palaces (with lots of columns and marble) castles are from the medieval Europe period and developed much later
How Castles had stayed the same throughout the whole medieval period?
the person was a mean person some times
