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Comparing the Two Routes for Transporting the Ships
Choosing the Best Route for the Sultan’s Plan
When we compare the Dolmabahçe route and the Tophane route, it is not enough to look only...
The Distance Covered on the Dolmabahçe Route
The Importance of Distance in Identifying the Route
A second strong argument in favor of the Dolmabahçe route is the distance that the Ottoman ships...
The Dolmabahçe Route and Historical Evidence
Introduction
When historians discuss the route used by the Ottoman ships during the siege of Constantinople in 1453, one important theory is the Dolmabahçe route....
Identification Balat Kapoussi Ancient Gates
Gyllius and the Naming of Balat Kapoussi
From the account already mentioned, it appears that Gyllius referred to Balat Kapoussi not only as the Gate...
Archways Gates near Balat Kapoussi
The City Wall and Its Entrances
After leaving the Church of Saint Demetrius, and before reaching the gate now called Balat Kapoussi, the city wall...
Bay of Aivan Serai Historical Monuments
The Bay of Blachernae
The area known today as the Bay of Aivan Serai was once called the Bay of Blachernae. It was an important...
The Burden of Military Service
Thousands of able-bodied young Greek men are tied to military service, which prevents them from working in the fields or factories. Even after completing...
Greek Citizenship and Military Obligations
Greece does not have naturalization treaties with other countries. Like Russia, the Greek government never releases its subjects from their obligations. In other words,...
Religious Life in Greek Villages
Greek villages are often home to men of fine appearance and excellent manners. Interestingly, there are usually more chapels than priests. Every village must...
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...
