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Manuel Doukas Chrysaphes’ (an artist in the 15th century of the Byzantine empire) Lamentation for the Fall of Constantinople.
Closer examination of the disturbed soil along the Theodosian walls reveals undocumented remains, including animal remains and Byzantine and Ottoman ceramic sherds.
In July 2013, developers destroyed the garden of Ismailpasa in Yedikule without warning. Gardeners scrambled to harvest their crops in front of approaching bulldozers.
The siege of Constantinople in 1204 (Fourth Crusade) by Palma il Giovane.
The siege of Constantinople in 1204 (Fourth Crusade) by Palma il Giovane.
This map shows the historical boundaries of the city. We can see how the city has from 1807 (mostly within the Theodosian Walls) to 1960 (almost the size of modern day Istanbul).
The building strategies include restoring and rebuilding, but also transforming and enhancing.
2. The siege of Constantinople in 26 by the Avars and Persins depicted on the murals of the Moldovita Monstratery in Romania.
2. The siege of Constantinople in 26 by the Avars and Persins depicted on the murals of the Moldovita Monstratery in Romania.
The 1922 map shows similarly shows much of the roads and settlements. There is a clear divide in density within and outside the wall.