Saksagan
Identification Balat Kapoussi Ancient Gates
Gyllius and the Naming of Balat Kapoussi
From the account already mentioned, it appears that Gyllius referred to Balat Kapoussi not only as the Gate...
Archways Gates near Balat Kapoussi
The City Wall and Its Entrances
After leaving the Church of Saint Demetrius, and before reaching the gate now called Balat Kapoussi, the city wall...
Bay of Aivan Serai Historical Monuments
The Bay of Blachernae
The area known today as the Bay of Aivan Serai was once called the Bay of Blachernae. It was an important...
The Confusion Over the Gate’s Name
Historians do not agree about the true name of a certain entrance in the walls of Constantinople. Some believe that this gate is the...
The Golden Gate and the Changing Fortunes of the Byzantine Empire
The Golden Gate of Constantinople played an important role in the city's military and political history. This gate was not only a symbol of...
Ceremonial Uses of the Golden Gate
The Golden Gate (Porta Aurea) of Constantinople was not just a part of the city’s strong fortifications—it also served as the main ceremonial entrance...
European Influence in the Ottoman Imperial Harem
Introduction to Cultural Change
By the late 19th century, the Ottoman Imperial Harem had undergone dramatic changes from its traditional roots. What was once a...
Life of the Sultanas
Women in the Ottoman Imperial Harem
What Were Sultanas?
The women who lived in the Ottoman Imperial Harem were called sultanas. This title applied to all...
The Ottoman Imperial Harem
A Historical Institution
Introduction to the Imperial Harem System
The Ottoman Imperial Harem was a complex institution that served as both the private quarters of the...
