Rome Could Make a Fortress Collapse From UNDERNEATH 😳 | Roman Siege Mining

What if the strongest part of a fortress was also its weakness?

Roman siege warfare sometimes employed a dangerous technique known as undermining: engineers could tunnel beneath fortifications and remove or weaken sections of the foundation. The goal was to let the structure above collapse under its own weight.

It was a difficult and relatively rare tactic—but it reveals how Roman siege warfare was as much about engineering and patience as weapons.

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