The Hebdomon as an Imperial Retreat
The first historical writer who mentions the Hebdomon by name describes it as an imperial country retreat, a place where […]
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Triumphs and the Role of the Hebdomon
Only one triumphal procession is clearly described in historical sources as beginning at the Hebdomon—the triumph of Emperor Basil I.
Homage of the State Dignitaries
After the emperor had been publicly proclaimed and invested with authority, the highest dignitaries of the State advanced toward him.
Where Were the Seven Miles Measured From?
There is very little room for disagreement about the point from which the seven miles of the Hebdomon were measured.
The Visit of Pope Constantine in 708
One final and very strong proof of the position of the Hebdomon comes from the visit of Pope Constantine to
The Hebdomon and Its Position by the Sea
There can be no serious doubt that the Hebdomon was situated on the shore of the Sea of Marmora. Several