London’s Billion Dollar US Embassy To Employ Ancient Defenses
In this day and age it is hard to believe that one of the most technologically advanced nations in history would be using defensive measures that once protected ancient Egyptian fortresses. Sure the moat is a tried and true technology, but is it superior to laser fencing and phalanxes of cameras with computer brains? Originally designed to make access to fortress walls difficult for siege weapons, such as siege towers and battering rams, moats may also be effective at keeping truck bombs from getting too close to the Embassy.
US diplomats add a moat to their expenses at $1bn London embassy (Times Online)
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