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How large were the limestone defensive walls of Troy VI?

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The defensive walls of Troy VI were constructed of cut limestone and featured a magnificent circuit design. These walls measured 15 feet (4.5 meters) in thickness at the base and rose to a height of more than 17 feet (5 meters), further reinforced by brick ramparts and watchtowers.1