How was Troy II larger and more strongly defended than Troy I?

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Troy II represented a significant expansion and fortification compared to the earlier settlement of Troy I. While the citadel of Troy I was limited to a diameter of approximately 300 feet (90 meters), Troy II was twice as large in size.1

Regarding its defenses, Troy II was protected by higher, sloping stone walls. These walls enclosed an acropolis that served as the site for the king’s palace and other princely residences, which were constructed using a megaron architectural plan.1