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One of Constantine’s first actions associated with the foundation of Constantinople was to trace and erect a new line of land walls, inside which the new city expanded into more than triple the size of the city of Byzantium. Although traces of this wall have not been preserved, some researchers of the topography of Constantinople have suggested their views regarding its location and the location of some of its gates. The wall was destroyed some time after the mid-8th century. |
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Water supply in Constantinople |
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Despite its extraordinary strategic location between the Golden Horn and the sea of Marmara, Constantinople had a major deficit of water supply for drinking, bathing and recreational purposes throughout its history. The quality of drinking water was of utmost concern, especially during summers and periods of siege. The acute problem of water supply was partially resolved by complex water system comprised of aqueducts and cisterns, supplemented by few local springs and wells. |
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Worship of Virgin Mary in Constantinople |
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