Gate of Selivria
The Gate of Selivria (Selivri Kapısı) and Its Historical Importance
The next major public gate in the Theodosian Walls is known today as Selivri Kapısı....
Gates in the Theodosian Walls
The Second Military Gate
The Theodosian Walls of Constantinople were one of the greatest defense systems of the ancient world. These walls had several gates,...
The History of the Kerko Porta
The Kerko Porta has an interesting history. When Emperor Frederick Barbarossa was on his way to the Holy Land as part of the Third...
The Suburb Near Cosmidion
The suburb in question was near Cosmidion, which made it easy for the Bulgarians under Crum to attack St. Mamas from their camp near...
The Sixth Military Gate and the Wooden Circus
The next Theodosian gate is located between the last tower of the Outer Wall to the north of the Gate of Charisius and the...
The Hall of the Holy Garment The Most Sacred Place in Turkey
The Chirkau Scherif, or Hall of the Holy Garment, is considered the most sacred place in all of Turkey. This special room is located...
The History of the Seraglio and the Fate of Sultans
From the time of Mohammed II, who conquered Constantinople in 1453, to Abdul Medjid in 1864, who moved to the brighter Dolma-Baghtcheh Palace on...
The Seraglio A Historical Landmark
The Seraglio of the Sultan is a vast group of buildings surrounded by a strong wall. It sits at the very tip of the...
Honest Leadership in the Macedonian Committee
The current leaders of the Macedonian Committee are patriotic, honest, and unselfish. They work sincerely to help the people who suffer in the Turkish...
The Third Cause of Corruption and Lawlessness
The third and worst cause of corruption and lawlessness in the Ottoman Empire is connected to a terrible event: the massacres in Armenia and...
