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−	~~Talus is the~~ term ~~used to describe the~~ sloped fortifications at the base of certain types of military structures. The talus is typically larger than a batter, which is another form of sloped defensive wall.	+	The term 'talus' describes sloped fortifications at the base of certain types of military structures. The talus is typically larger than a batter, which is another form of sloped defensive wall.

−	The talus is often thicker than the top portion of the ~~castle~~ wall, which protects the ~~castle~~ by making it difficult to damage. Its angled construction makes it difficult for attackers to scale with ladders.	+	The talus is often thicker than the top portion of the wall, which protects the structure by making it difficult to damage. Its angled construction makes it difficult for attackers to scale with ladders.

	This wall strengthening approach was sometimes used around medieval castles to enhance their defenses. It is believed that defenders would intentionally throw stones onto the talus to increase the chance of damage caused by shrapnel-like projectiles.		This wall strengthening approach was sometimes used around medieval castles to enhance their defenses. It is believed that defenders would intentionally throw stones onto the talus to increase the chance of damage caused by shrapnel-like projectiles.

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	The Tughlaqabad Fort has a talus as part of its extensive defensive network.		The Tughlaqabad Fort has a talus as part of its extensive defensive network.
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	* Portcullis.		* Portcullis.
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		+	The Tughlaqabad Fort has a talus as part of its extensive defensive network.
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−	[[Category:DCN_Definition]]	+	Talus is the term used to describe the sloped fortifications at the base of certain types of military structures. The talus is typically larger than a batter, which is another form of sloped defensive wall.
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−	[[Category:History]]	+	The talus is often thicker than the top portion of the castle wall, which protects the castle by making it difficult to damage. Its angled construction makes it difficult for attackers to scale with ladders.
−	[[Category:Construction_techniques]]	+
		+	This wall strengthening approach was sometimes used around medieval castles to enhance their defenses. It is believed that defenders would intentionally throw stones onto the talus to increase the chance of damage caused by shrapnel-like projectiles.
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		+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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		+	* Castle.
		+	* Crenellations on buildings.
		+	* Defensive architecture.
		+	* Edinburgh Castle.
		+	* Portcullis.
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		+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:Definitions]] [[Category:History]] [[Category:Construction_techniques]]

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