Identifying the Harbour of the Bucoleon
With the evidence regarding the famous group of the Lion and the Bull, it is clear that the Harbour of the Bucoleon was located...
The Gate of Tchatlady Kapou
On the western headland of the small bay in front of the Bucoleon Harbour stood an old slaughter-house. This building has long been used...
Abundance of Wild Animals and Birds
The country also has a great number of wild animals and birds. Deer and hares are very common, and there is no shortage of...
Birds Along the Rivers
Just as the rivers of Hungary are full of fish, they are also rich in water birds. During the winter season, many rivers become...
Capital Cities Along the Danube
No other country has as many important capital cities along the River Danube as Hungary. If we follow the river from Ulm in Germany...
Night Lighting along the Golden Horn
It should not surprise us that the shore of the Golden Horn was lighted at more than one point during the night. A large...
Case for Identifying the Imperial Gate with Balat Kapoussi
The argument that identifies the Imperial Gate (Basilike Pyle) with Balat Kapoussi can be summarized in three main points. Supporters of this view believe...
Evidence from Leonard of Scio
A second strong argument for placing the Imperial Gate (Basilike Pyle) near the Seraglio Point comes from the testimony of Leonard of Scio, the...
Loopholes in Wall AA
The front side of wall AA has two rows of loopholes. These loopholes are actually openings in two passageways (called galleries) that were built...
Entrance Through the Gateway
Entering through gateway l, you come into a high entrance hall, marked as vestibule b. Today, this space is completely dark, so any visitor...
