What evidence shows that the people of Troy VIIa prepared for a possible siege?

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Evidence suggests that the inhabitants of Troy VIIa made specific preparations to withstand a siege. Following the earthquake that destroyed Troy VI, the survivors rebuilt the town with houses constructed close together, filling nearly all available space within the fortress walls.1

Crucially, almost every house was equipped with one or more large storage jars, which were sunk deep into the ground with only their openings visible above the floor level. This concentrated effort to stockpile food supplies, combined with the dense urban layout, indicates that the population was preparing for a potential siege.1