The Greeks Spotlight on Ancient Greeks The Mycenaeans and Homer Greek Settlements The Land of Greece The City-State, Athens Democracy The City at War Naval Warfare Religion and the Gods Temples The Olympic Games The Family Home Greek Women Education Symposium Theaters and Actors Craftsmen Illness and Death Learning and Inventions	Siege Machine Most Greek cities had strong walls around them. The only way to capture these cities was to make siege machines such as this one. The city was attacked by catapults from the top of the machine, or soldiers climbed up inside them and fought their way onto the city walls.   Previous: Back Book: The Greeks Section: Spotlight on Ancient Greeks Chapter: Learning and Inventions