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Why Did Medieval Coastal Forts Use Machicolations? Have you ever wondered how medieval coastal defenses kept invaders at bay? In this video, we’ll explore the purpose and design of machicolations, a key feature of fortress architecture. We’ll explain what machicolations are and how they functioned as defensive tools to protect the base of the walls from attackers. You’ll learn how defenders used these overhanging structures to drop stones, pour boiling liquids, or shoot arrows directly onto enemies trying to climb or undermine the walls. We’ll also discuss how these features played a vital role in controlling important maritime routes in Southeast Europe, where forts had to defend against pirates, rival armies, and naval powers. Additionally, we’ll look at how different cultural influences like Byzantine, Venetian, and Ottoman architecture shaped these fortifications, and why machicolations remained useful even as new siege technologies emerged. Whether defending against infantry assaults or preventing enemy tunneling and fires, these structures were a smart way to strengthen coastal defenses. Join us as we uncover the history behind these clever defensive features that helped medieval forts withstand sieges and safeguard vital shoreline regions. Don’t forget to subscribe for more historical insights and architecture explanations!

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