They are emblematic constructions of feudalism. At the beginning, they were built to defend against possible attacks by barbarian peoples, but from the XNUMXth century to the XNUMXth century, more castles were built as a symbol of supremacy.
Also its structures helped to extend its dominion. Its high walls, drawbridges and the location in which they were located gave it greater authority in the region.
Its structure has thick walls, a pit, a kind of ditch that contained water that surrounded the castle, a drawbridge and a wall, where the defenders could see if someone was approaching to shoot them with the bows. Some had rear gates to protect nearby cities.
In times of peace, castles served as administrative centers; but when in times of war they were bastions.
Coping with the construction was very expensive, so normally the feudal lord was a man who belonged to the nobility.
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