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<\/a><\/p>\nThe key is to keep catapults
\naway – ironically, the basic mechanism was invented by Dionysius’ engineers –
\nbut the whole fort represents a battle to keep the catapults back. So lots of
\nditches – and your own catapult to\u00a0
\nget theirs, preferably on a high tower so you can get them when they
\ncannot get you, but are frantically filling in your ditches (which you sally
\nforth to clear out).<\/p>\n
Nice place for a catapult…<\/p>\n With a good view over the \u00a0<\/p>\n And a nice view of the Great Nice gate too…<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n And we also visited the crypt Today we visited Eurialo, the great fort outside of Syracuse, probably built initially by Dionysius I as part of his strategy to enclose the whole ridge with a wall in order to prevent an attacker occupying the ridge and… Continue reading <\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\nditches…<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nHarbor, scene of Athens’ crushing naval defeat of 413. Moral of the story – don’t’
\nunderestimate Sicily!<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nand catacombs of St John (San Giovanni). The above-ground ruins are
\npicturesque, but relatively recent (Medieval). The below ground crypt and
\ncatacombs are amazing, but you have to go with a guide, who hurries you through
\nand won’t let you take photos. You will have to come on the program!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"