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Shops and Commerce in Athens
Athens has several fine shops, particularly in the newer parts of the city. These shops are modern and well-stocked, and they can easily compare...
Milk Delivery in Athens
In Athens, both goats and cows are driven into town every morning and milked at the doors of their customers. This is not a...
Farming Near Athens
It is surprising that, despite large areas of unused land, the fields around Athens do not produce enough vegetables to meet local demand. The...
Identifying the Gate of St. Romanus
Identifying the Gate of St. Romanus (Top Kapı)
Top Kapoussi (modern Top Kapı), located between the sixth and seventh towers north of the Fourth Military...
Identifying the Gate of the Red Faction
Identifying the Gate of the Red Faction (Porta Rhousiou)
The identification of this gate with the name of the Red Faction—Porta Rhousiou—is supported by two...
The Third Military Gate and Its Surroundings
The Third Military Gate is located a short distance north of the Gate of the Pege. It stands between the fourth and fifth towers...
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...
The Kerko Porta and Its Discrepancies
The history of the Kerko Porta is a bit confusing due to a key issue. According to the historian Ducas, the Kerko Porta led...
Gemstone Deposits in Turkey
Turkey is home to a rich variety of gemstones, many of which are found in the western and central regions. These deposits are the...
