What was the purpose of the Long Walls in Piraeus?
Fortify trade route
Prevent flooding
Decorative structure
Residential area
Answer
During the Golden Age of Athens, the Long Walls were constructed to fortify the route from the main settlement to the port (Piraeus). This provided protection for the trade route and helped secure the city's naval base.
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