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How was the circular city of Zincirli fortified?
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The circular city of Zincirli, which served as the site of the ancient city-state of Samal, was protected by a circular fortification wall that was topped by 100 towers. This defensive perimeter enclosed the city, which measured approximately a half mile in diameter and contained a high-walled citadel at its center.12