13th century crusader-era, sloping fortification wall and dry moat at Caesarea Maritima, Israel
3th century Crusader-era, sloping glacis, indented fortification walls and dry moat (1251-1252) were put into place by King Louis IX of France during the Seventh Crusade at Caesarea Maritima, Israel – King Louis IX is the only French King to be canonized as Saint Louis.
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Location: Caesarea Maritima, Israel
Photo credit: © Todd Strand / Alamy / Afripics
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