golden fort

• defensive architecture

  • made from yellow sand stone = camouflage - protect from attackers - a safe space for trading roots, commissioned by King of Jaisalmer
  • escarpment - steep slope = hard to penetrate
  • bastion - projecting outwards = hard to attack
  • curved outer wall, follow hill =no flat ground = prevent infiltration
  • crenelated = allow protection and lets you look out - medieval inspired
  • 1 entrance = heavily guarded - prevent attacks