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Turkey, Istanbul (Constantinople) The Land Wall
The Land Wall of Theodosius stretches for 6.5 km from the Golden Horn to the Sea of Marmara. The first phase (a single wall with towers) was complete by 413; after a major earthquake in 447 the Wall was rebuilt and strengthened (a second outer screen and a moat were added), just in time to discourage Attila the Hun from attacking the city.  The fortifications included 96 guard towers, each 18-20 m in height and spaced roughly 55 m apart.  The Land Wall remained a formidable defensive barrier until the advent of artillery in the 15th century.  Even in ruins, and with vegetables growing in the moat, it's still an impressive sight today.

Turkey, Istanbul (Constantinople) The Land Wall

The Land Wall of Theodosius stretches for 6.5 km from the Golden Horn to the Sea of Marmara. The first phase (a single wall with towers) was complete by 413; after a major earthquake in 447 the Wall was rebuilt and strengthened (a second outer screen and a moat were added), just in time to discourage Attila the Hun from attacking the city. The fortifications included 96 guard towers, each 18-20 m in height and spaced roughly 55 m apart. The Land Wall remained a formidable defensive barrier until the advent of artillery in the 15th century. Even in ruins, and with vegetables growing in the moat, it's still an impressive sight today.

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