During siege warfare in ancient Greece, which consequence resulted when defenders repeatedly poured water onto wooden siege towers?

💡 Explanation

Water-logging significantly accelerates timber degradation because internal fungal decay increases structural instability via cavitation; therefore structural collapse tempo will rise over time, rather than timber showing any enhanced resistance to the invading force.

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