Scholarly Opinions on the Identity of the Harbours
Several respected scholars have examined the question of whether the Kontoscalion can be identified with other known harbours of Constantinople. […]
The Stone Mole Along the Shore
In front of the land area enclosed by the ancient wall described earlier, there are important remains along the shoreline.
Cantacuzene’s Clear Distinction Between the Two Harbours
Emperor John VI Cantacuzene makes a clear distinction between the Kontoscalion and the Neorion at the Heptascalon in the Fourth
Was the Neorion at the Heptascalon the Same as the Kontoscalion?
The idea that the Neorion at the Heptascalon was the same harbour as the Kontoscalion raises serious difficulties. In fact,
The Question of the Neorion at the Heptascalon
When we turn our attention to the Neorion at the Heptascalon, it becomes clear that this harbour cannot be identified
The Location of the Harbour of Kaisarius
The Harbour of Kaisarius was one of the important southern ports of Constantinople, but its exact identity and position have
The Location of the Harbour of Kaisarius and the Neorion at the Heptascalon
The Harbour of Kaisarius and the Neorion at the Heptascalon were important ports on the southern shore of Constantinople, along
The Neorion at the Heptascalon and Its Location
The Neorion at the Heptascalon was an important harbour on the southern shore of Constantinople, facing the Sea of Marmara.
The Neorion at the Heptascalon in the 1351 Naval Battle
The Neorion at the Heptascalon played a key role in the naval engagement of 1351, which took place in the
The Harbour of Kaisarius and Its Origins
The Harbour of Kaisarius was one of the smaller but historically important harbours along the southern shore of Constantinople. Its