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The Authority of the Patriarch’s Later Testimony
The details given in the patriarch’s later letter are, it is true, not fully in agreement with what he had written earlier in Ancient...
Clarifying the Meaning of the Patriarch’s Statement
At first sight, the language used by Patriarch Constantius seems to have only one possible meaning. It appears to say clearly that the ancient...
Note on the Location of the Ancient Harbour Wall Discovered in 1819
The discovery of an ancient harbour wall in the year 1819 is an important event in the study of Constantinople’s maritime history. Our knowledge...
The Expansion of the Name “Bucoleon”
Over time, the prominent location of the Palace and Harbour of Bucoleon along the Sea of Marmara caused the name “Bucoleon” to be applied...
The Night of the Conspiracy
A low whistle announced the arrival of John Zimisces and his accomplices to their allies, who were watching from the terrace of the Bucoleon...
Walls Surrounding the Bucoleon Palaces
Dr. Paspates, in his study, regarded the wall near the Bucoleon as part of the Peridromi of Marcian, which was connected to the Great...
The Gate of Saint Demetrius and Its Names
Different Names of the Gate
The gate was guarded on its north-western side by the Church of Saint Demetrius, who was regarded as a great...
The Dangers Faced by the Sea Walls
The Threat of the Open Sea
The greatest danger faced by the walls along the Sea of Marmara did not come from armies or siege...
The Meaning of the Word “Stadium” in Medieval Writing
An Unclear Unit of Measurement
The difficulty of understanding Leonard of Scio’s measurements becomes even clearer when we consider how medieval writers used the word...
Gate of Ayasma Kapoussi
The next gate along the harbour walls is known today as Ayasma Kapoussi. Historical evidence suggests that this entrance was opened after the Turkish...
