The battlements of the Old City wall, built in the 16th century, are a design motif used in buildings of later periods. It is a visual symbolic link between the historic past of Jerusalem and a house built by the Muslim Abu-Shakr family, in the late 19th century. The building serves as the Jerusalem Artists House. 12 Shmuel HaNagid Street, City Center.

Section of the Old City wall, built in the 16th century.