Siege towers

Siege towers were large, mobile structures used in ancient and medieval warfare to help attackers breach fortifications. Designed to protect soldiers, these towers were often as tall as the walls they aimed to overcome. They allowed troops to climb to the top and launch attacks from a higher vantage point or to directly enter the fortress. Typically made of wood, siege towers were wheeled for mobility and sometimes covered with shields to protect against projectiles. Their effectiveness relied on surprise and the ability to overcome defensive measures such as arrows and boiling oil during sieges.