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Was There More Than One Basilike Pyle?
A key question now arises in the study of the Basilike Pyle, or Imperial Gate. Do Byzantine writers describe this gate in ways that...
Difficulty of Reaching a Final Decision
It is not easy to choose between the different opinions about the true position of the Basilike Pyle, also called the Imperial Gate. The...
Leunclavius and the Identification of the Imperial Gate
According to the historian Leunclavius, the Imperial Gate of Constantinople should be identified with the Horaia Pyle, also known as the Gate of the...
The Confusion Over the Gate’s Name
Historians do not agree about the true name of a certain entrance in the walls of Constantinople. Some believe that this gate is the...
The Golden Gate and the Changing Fortunes of the Byzantine Empire
The Golden Gate of Constantinople played an important role in the city's military and political history. This gate was not only a symbol of...
Ceremonial Uses of the Golden Gate
The Golden Gate (Porta Aurea) of Constantinople was not just a part of the city’s strong fortifications—it also served as the main ceremonial entrance...
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...
The Bazaars of Stamboul A Truly Turkish Experience
One of the most fascinating places in Constantinople (now Istanbul) is the bazaars of Stamboul, the old city. These marketplaces are uniquely Turkish and...
