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The inside steps descending to the 'lion gate' of Butrint, 2nd century BCE (modified 2nd century CE). The steep incline immediately after a fortification gate was an added defence to restrict access in case of attack.
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Cartwright, M. (2012, August 23). Interior Gate, Butrint. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/865/interior-gate-butrint/
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Cartwright, Mark. "Interior Gate, Butrint." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified August 23, 2012. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/865/interior-gate-butrint/.
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Cartwright, Mark. "Interior Gate, Butrint." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 23 Aug 2012. Web. 27 Jul 2024.