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Was D’Amboise Gate always this imposing? I mean, look at these massive round towers. They’re like silent guardians, watching over the city. D’Amboise Gate is more than just a gate. It’s a powerful symbol of Rhodes’s layered history, a testament to the Knights Hospitaller who fortified this island against relentless invaders. The gate’s construction began under Grand Master d’Aubusson, around the turn of the 16th century, but it’s named after his successor, Emery d’Amboise. Originally, two older gates, the Overseer and Saint Anthony, stood near this spot. D’Amboise envisioned something grander, something impenetrable. The D’Amboise Gate was designed with a triple defensive belt. Two round towers provided crucial vantage points for archers to rain down arrows on any unwelcome guests. The gate itself was narrow, channeling attackers into a kill zone. Look closely above the arch. You can still see the image of an angel holding the coat of arms of the Order and the House of d’Amboise, along with the inscription “D’AMBOISE M. DXII (1512).” A devastating earthquake in 1513 severely damaged the gate. Grand Master del Carretto swiftly commissioned its reconstruction, a project completed under the last Grand Master, Villiers de l’Isle-Adam. The gate stands as a symbol of their opulence, their power, a defiant stance against the looming Ottoman threat. While the Ottomans did eventually breach the walls in 1522, this gate reminds us of the ingenuity and resilience of the Knights. They held their ground, defending their island stronghold with unwavering courage.

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