Cantacuzene’s Clear Distinction Between the Two Harbours
Emperor John VI Cantacuzene makes a clear distinction between the Kontoscalion and the Neorion at the Heptascalon in the Fourth Book of his historical...
Was the Neorion at the Heptascalon the Same as the Kontoscalion?
The idea that the Neorion at the Heptascalon was the same harbour as the Kontoscalion raises serious difficulties. In fact, the objections to this...
The Question of the Neorion at the Heptascalon
When we turn our attention to the Neorion at the Heptascalon, it becomes clear that this harbour cannot be identified with several well-known ports...
Harbour Kynegon
A Harbour Within the City Walls
There is nothing surprising about the existence of a harbour inside the city walls in the quarter of the...
Location Purpose Gate Kynegos
Evidence Supporting the Gate’s Location
The conclusion that the Gate of the Kynegos was located near Balat Kapoussi is supported by several historical sources. According...
Gate Kynegos Location
The Gate’s Position and Identification
There can be little doubt that the Gate of the Kynegos (meaning Gate of the Hunter) once stood in this...
