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and a drop ditch, but the latter has been filled in. The underground chamber in which the drawbridge was retracted still exists. The gate still retains its wooden door
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funds for the restoration of Greeks Gate and the surrounding areas. Restoration of the gate commenced in late 2015 and was completed in early 2016.
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was located inside the passageway between the gates. The outer gate consists of a
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457:"Mdina Greeks Gate restored"
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