The stone dungeon that the people destroyed was called Bastille
What was the Bastille
The Bastille was a fortress and state prison in Paris, France, which gained symbolic significance during the French Revolution.
Originally constructed as a medieval fortress, the Bastille later functioned as a royal armory and a state prison used to detain individuals without trial, often on the orders of the king.
On July 14, 1789, the people of Paris, agitated by political unrest and seeking weapons and ammunition, stormed the Bastille.
This event, known as the Storming of the Bastille, marked a pivotal moment in the French Revolution.