Description
This parapet has an opening in its floor through which boiling olive oil or tar could be poured on the attackers below. During peace time the opening had another use as the Turkish guards were not allowed to leave their post long hours.
The Machicolation above Jaffa Gate in Jerusalem
Israel
766m / 2513ft above sea level (altitude)
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