Most cities of the ancient world had an outer wall offering defense and separation and did this largely because:
A) the buildings at the core were religious and political
B) the central area was primarily a business district needing constant protection
C) the very poor were unprotected but the center protected the elite
D) religious temples were too large to be contained within this same walled center

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The core of ancient cities often contained significant religious and political buildings, necessitating protection and separation from external threats, which is why walls were built around cities.

Most Cities of the Ancient World Had an Outer Wall