Athenian Prison
This is a model prison, based off a reconstruction in the book
Daily Life in Classical Athens and Rome, by Peter Connolly. Its
actual counterpart was inside Athens proper. (Oooh, it would have
been a neat idea to include a picture of the original painting.
Maybe later.) The model I have below is a little less complex,
a bit smaller, and somewhat more rustic. It would be an ideal
structure outside a pollis proper, in which event it could double
as a stronghold during times of invasion. A 'realistic' length
would be about twice as long, IMO that would be a little too big
for a proper battlefield setting.
I also have cutout template, sooner or later I will make an electronic
version and include some instructions to facilitate building your own.
But until then enjoy the pictures!
The wiley Argive commander lures some unsuspecting macedonian cavalry into
a well laid trap.
A closeup of the main gate and tower entrance.
