::: Thumbs ::: Next >> ::: Front gates-notice the circular nails with the medal handle. villagers were compelled to get back inside the walls of the city before curfew. if they were late, gates couldnt be opened after dark for fear of enemies getting in. so this round door was used to allow a truant back into the city. it was the first use of the word 'manhole'. later, the truant villager was whipped and flogged as punishment for jeopardizing his fellow citizens.