Fortification Timeline

Timeline

  • c. 6000 BCE
    First fortified settlement at Ugarit.
  • 1100 BCE
    Hillforts in western Europe.
  • 493 BCE
    The first fortifications are constructed at Athens' port of Piraeus.
  • c. 465 BCE
    Construction of the Long Walls fortifications joining Athens to the port of Piraeus are begun.
  • 446 BCE
    The Middle Wall fortifications are added to the Long Walls which connect Athens and the port of Piraeus.
  • 429 BCE
    Following attacks by Sparta, fortifications at the port of Piraeus are extended to reduce the width of the harbour entrances.
  • 387 BCE
    Sparta attacks the Athenian port of Piraeus.
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