Quote by: Vitruvius

An easy approach to the walls must be provided against: indeed they should be surrounded by uneven ground, and the roads leading to the gates should be winding and turn to the left from the gates.


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  • NameVitruvius
  • DescriptionRoman writer, architect and engineer
  • Born80 BCE
  • Died15 BCE
  • CountryAncient Rome
  • ProfessionArchitect; Civil Engineer; Writer; Engineer