CASTLE 3D model

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Castles burst forth from the medieval landscape, their sturdy silhouettes emblazoning the rolling hills and valleys below. Predominantly built by nobility or royalty, these imposing fortifications were crafted by skilled hands to serve as private sanctuaries for lordly inhabitants. The scholarly community grapples with the broad definition of a castle, but consensus prevails: this is a fortified residence tailored exclusively for noble elite. Its stark contrast to the grandeur of palaces - unencumbered by walls or gates - serves as a visual testament to its purposeful design. A fortress, by virtue of its rugged nature, often bore little relation to the private quarters that castle denoted, and fortifications were often part and parcel of broader public defense strategies. Through centuries spanning nine hundred years, these fortifications took on myriad forms, evolving with innovative features as artisans and engineers sought to hone their craft. While diversity characterized their development, elements such as walls and slits remained steadfast, while mechanisms like portcullises forged their own indelible mark upon the landscape of time.