Conservation of the 'Moat' Section
The Moat Section, located in the eastern part of the northern city wall, is known to be a weak point in the defenses of Jerusalem due to the topographical characteristics in that spot. It was there that the conquering Crusader and Ayyubid armies breached the wall and broke into the city...

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The 'Moat' segment is located in the northern wall of the Old City, east of Damascus Gate. The entrance to Zedekiah's Cave is situated in the western part of the 'Moat' segment. This section of the city wall was built above a steep rock-hewn moat that is part of the fortification...

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