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The Gate of Charisius and Its Historical Significance
The Gate of Charisius, located near Edirne Kapoussi, has several important historical connections and landmarks linked to it. One notable fact is that the...
Edirne Kapı
The Gate of Charisius
The gate known today as Edirne Kapı, located between the eighth and ninth towers north of the Fifth Military Gate, was...
The Fifth Military Gate
Gate of the Pempton
The gate located between the second and third towers north of the Lycus River, or between the thirteenth and fourteenth towers...
Gates Believed to Belong to the Constantinian Wall
In Byzantine history, several city gates are mentioned that are believed to have been part of the original Constantinian walls of Constantinople. These gates...
The Northern End of the Constantinian Wall
The situation becomes more complex when we look at the northern end of Constantine’s land wall. According to the Paschal Chronicle, the wall ended...
The Location of Zeugma
St. Antony’s Ferry
The place known as Zeugma, also called the Ferry of St. Antony, was located near the shore. It was most likely a...
A Return to the Bazaar
The next afternoon, I walked through the bazaar, casually looking at things I had no intention of buying. To my surprise, I was greeted...
A Visit to the Shop
The shopkeeper’s eyes lit up when he saw me. I must have looked like a potential customer. He quickly invited me upstairs and apologized...
Salonika’s Trade
Salonika, a busy port, is highly desired by Austria and, according to Berlin, will eventually belong to Germany. However, the city’s trade is a...
Exploring Historic Mosques in Karaman
Sıddetin Ali Bey Mosque A Seljuk Gem
Nestled in Karaman’s Turgut Özal Avenue, the Sıddetin Ali Bey Mosque stands as a testament to Seljuk architecture....
