History of the Peloponnesian War

Thus the Athenians quickly raised their walls, the structure itself making manifest the haste used in the building.

For the foundation consisteth of stones of all sorts, and those in some places unwrought and as they were brought to the place. Many pillars also taken from sepulchres and polished stones were piled together among the rest. For the circuit of the city was set every way farther out, and therefore hastening they took alike whatsoever came next to hand.