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Thyateira and the Battle of Magnesia
Before the decisive Battle of Magnesia in 190 BCE, the Seleucid army camped in the area around Thyateira. This important battle was fought between...
Early Christian Churches in Pergamum
Archaeological excavations have revealed the remains of several church buildings in ancient Pergamum. These discoveries show that Christianity became well established in the city...
The Heresy of Balaam in Pergamum
It seems that, despite their faith in the new Christian religion, some believers in Pergamum were still following practices that St John considered dangerous....
A Fixed Assumption That Led to Error
Gyllius approached the question of the Hebdomon with a fixed idea already settled in his mind. He believed that no place could properly be...
The Origin of a Long-Standing Scholarly Error
The mistaken identification of the Hebdomon began with the scholar Gyllius and was later strongly supported by the vast learning and authority of Du...
The Hebdomon An Important Suburb of Constantinople
Meaning and Origin of the Name
The Hebdomon (Greek: To Hebdomon, Latin: Septimum) was an important suburb of Constantinople. It was located along the famous...
Fires and Buildings Near the Harbour of Julian
The Harbour of Julian, also known as Portus Juliani or the Harbour of Sophia, was not only a centre of trade but also a...
The Harbour of Sophia History and Significance
The Harbour of Sophia, also known as Portus Juliani or Portus Novus in earlier periods, played an important role in the history of Constantinople....
The Harbour at Kadriga Limani
The harbour known by several names—Portus Novus, Harbour of Sophia, and Portus Juliani—was located at Kadriga Limani. This identification is certain because both Portus...
Gate of Neorion
Location and General Description
The Gate of the Neorion, also known as the Gate of the Dockyard, stood by the imperial dockyard on the shore...
