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For example, this here:

[![enter image description
here](https://i.stack.imgur.com/bF0tw.jpg)](https://i.stack.imgur.com/bF0tw.jpg)

Why does it need to jut out of the walls instead of just being inside the
walls to begin with?


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Why are there outlying towns/cities on the walls in Shingeki no Kyoujin?


This is explained at the beginning of episode 2:

> So-called outlier districts like Shiganshina jut out like thorns at vital
> spots along Wall Maria. Their basic function is to streamline troop
> dispersal and keep security costs down by drawing titans into specific
> areas. The calculated design flaw in outlier districts is that they have
> only a single gate through which its citizens are able to retreat deeper
> inwards, should the need arise.

Since the walls are rather long, defending them in their entirety is difficult
and costly. With the presence of the outlier districts, the titans will be
drawn to these districts and will be less inclined to attack the wall at
random. (This is because they are attracted to humans, and there is a greater
population density at these specific parts of the wall). The defense against
the titans can then be focused in these areas, becoming easier and more
effective.


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It is explained in manga Chapter 2 afterwords.

[![Wall and
district](https://i.stack.imgur.com/QEpbw.jpg)](https://i.stack.imgur.com/QEpbw.jpg)

You should realize, that walls are long. I mean, _really_ long. And it is
impossible even to watch over wall, not to mention protecting it. So such
districts do exist, to attract all titans attention, since it is much easier
to protect small district than miles of wall.


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There's also to consider that a door is a weak point in the wall, so it needs
additional protection from attacks; the city does exactly that, provide an
extra layer of protection and acts as a cushion and a pen, to contain and
dispatch giants more easily.


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Since this has been troublesome for many to understand- I will provide an
explanation. The towns are there to keep the titans at bay- giving soldiers
something to grapple onto. The towns also have Cannon defense, which will be
fine for help. However, if you look onto the picture on the LEFT SIDE, you
will see titans approaching the wall. The DISTRICT more or less attracts the
titans keeping them away from Shiganshina.


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