Saksagan
The Harbours on the Sea of Marmara
One of the most remarkable features of Byzantine Constantinople was the number of harbours along the southern shore of the city, on the Sea...
Constantinople and the Defense of Civilization
The city of Constantinople played a crucial role in the history of Europe and the Mediterranean world. Its people faced numerous enemies over the...
The Special Importance of the Hungarian Crown
Just as the Hungarian language is unique, so too is the deep respect Hungarians hold for their royal crown. No other nation in Europe...
Early Support for Learning in Hungary
The Hungarians may justly take pride in their early support for learning and scholarship. Long before many other regions, they showed great respect for...
Languages Spoken in Hungary
In many parts of Hungary, people speak several different languages. In some regions, many inhabitants speak Slavonian. For example, in the town of Freistadt,...
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...
Three Successive Gates
The next three gates along the Harbour Walls of Constantinople are known today as Odun Kapan Kapoussi, Zindan Kapoussi, and Balouk Bazaar Kapoussi. In...
Walls Along the Golden Horn
The Porta Platea and Its Identification
The next gate mentioned by Pusculus and Dolfin is the Porta Platea, also called the Porta alla Piazza. This...
Latin Inscription and Its Meaning
A Latin inscription carved into the Inner Wall of Constantinople reads:
"PORTARUM VALID FIRMAVIT LIMINE MUROS, PUSAEUS MAGNO NON MINOR ANTHEMIO."
This can be roughly translated...
Repairs on the Theodosian Walls
The Theodosian Walls of Constantinople were some of the strongest city walls in the medieval world. Keeping these walls in good condition was extremely...
