Zwinger (outer ward of a fortification)
GPTKB entity
Statements (15)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:castle
fortification element |
| gptkbp:etymology |
from German 'zwingen' (to force)
|
| gptkbp:feature |
enclosed space
exposed to fire from defenders limited exits |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Zwinger (outer ward of a fortification)
|
| gptkbp:location |
between main wall and outer wall
|
| gptkbp:origin |
German-speaking regions
|
| gptkbp:purpose |
defense
trap attackers |
| gptkbp:usedIn |
gptkb:city
medieval castles |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Zwinger_Palace
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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