New theory: Phryctories weren't fire beacons or semaphore systems at all. They were political statements - manifestations of cultural pride for technologically advanced tribal cultures. Even later Christian chapels (Agios-whatever) continued this tradition of claiming divine builders. Power and identity, not communication.
Cyclopean Towers Were Cultural Pride, Not Messaging
Key facts
- Phryctories were likely not fire beacons or semaphore systems
- Towers served as political statements and manifestations of cultural pride
- They represented a technologically advanced tribal culture
- The cyclopean builders expressed unique mix of sophistication and independence
- Later chapels (Agios-whatever) replaced these towers, continuing the tradition of claiming divine builders
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