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Street and Pier of the Drungarii
Running along the outside of the city wall, east of the Gate of the Drungarii, was a busy street known in Byzantine times as...
Markets Near the Gate
Evidence suggests that in Byzantine times, there was a spice market near the Gate of the Perama, similar to the one that still exists...
Zindan Kapoussi and Porta Hebraica
The historian Heyd identified Zindan Kapoussi with the Porta Hebraica, a gate mentioned in the charters granted to the Venetians during the thirteenth century....
The History of the Kerko Porta
The Kerko Porta has an interesting history. When Emperor Frederick Barbarossa was on his way to the Holy Land as part of the Third...
The Suburb Near Cosmidion
The suburb in question was near Cosmidion, which made it easy for the Bulgarians under Crum to attack St. Mamas from their camp near...
The Sixth Military Gate and the Wooden Circus
The next Theodosian gate is located between the last tower of the Outer Wall to the north of the Gate of Charisius and the...
Prayers Outside the Mosque
While the Sultan prayed inside the mosque, strips of matting were rolled out onto the pavement outside. The pilgrims, who had gathered to see...
The Heavy Responsibility of Protection
The Minister of War holds one of the most dangerous jobs in the empire. He is fully responsible for the safety of the Sultan....
Unusual Deliveries Before the Ceremony
After the carriages passed, two large covered vans arrived. They looked like the kind used to move furniture in the United States. The vans...
Ottoman Empire Social Problems and Political Corruption
Growing Alcohol Use Among Young Muslims
A concerned Turkish gentleman explained how drinking habits are changing in Constantinople. He believes many young Muslims have become...
