Acre: Refectory Support Pillars (Photo 2)
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Issue Date
5/19/2016
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Image
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Israel , Acre , Akko , Akka , Citadel , Fortress , Crusader , Kingdom of Jerusalem , Christian , Knights Hospitaller , Crusades , Columns , Pillars
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Description
Massive pillars support the gothic arches of the refectory. The black bands assist with prservation and structural support. The present floor is suspended over the orginal floor level, which is several feet down. One can see that the columns extend further beneath the present floor.