Fortifications of Acre

The Fortifications of Acre are a series of historic defensive walls and structures built around the city of Acre (also known as Akko) in Israel, dating from ancient times through the Crusader period. These fortifications include massive walls, bastions, gates, and towers designed to protect the city from invaders. Over centuries, different empires, including the Crusaders, Muslims, and Ottomans, added or modified these defenses, making Acre a strategic military stronghold. Today, these structures are well-preserved archeological sites that reveal the city’s rich history of warfare, trade, and cultural exchange.