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 […]
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 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
The Identity of Three Ancient Harbours
Historians have often wondered whether the three names—Tortus Novus, the Harbour of Sophia, and the Harbour of Julian—referred to the
The Bucoleon in the Final Days of Byzantium
The Palace of Bucoleon is mentioned for the last time in Byzantine history during the final fall of Constantinople. According
The Palace of Bucoleon and Its Historical Context
The Palace of Bucoleon, sometimes called “Chastel de Bouchelyon,” has been a subject of debate among historians. Some, like Labarte,
The Expansion of the Name “Bucoleon”
Over time, the prominent location of the Palace and Harbour of Bucoleon along the Sea of Marmara caused the name
The Night of the Conspiracy
A low whistle announced the arrival of John Zimisces and his accomplices to their allies, who were watching from the
Walls Surrounding the Bucoleon Palaces
Dr. Paspates, in his study, regarded the wall near the Bucoleon as part of the Peridromi of Marcian, which was
Defensive Works at the Bucoleon Palace
Some historians, including Labarte and Schlumberger, argue that Emperor Nicephorus Phocas surrounded the Palace of Bucoleon with special defensive works,