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Walls of Constantine
Author(s) : Lampada Despina (6/30/2008)Translation : Loumakis Spyridon
For citation: Lampada Despina, "Walls of Constantine",Encyclopaedia of the Hellenic World, ConstantinopleURL: <http://www.ehw.gr/l.aspx?id=11742>
GLOSSARY
cistern A receptacle for holding rainwater, but also water transported from elsewhere, in order to keep it stored. The cisterns were either covered eiter open, and they could have more than one compartements.
1. General remarks
2. Architecture and topography
2.1. The approximate location of the wall
2.2. Gates
2.3. Masonry and appearance
3. The walls in the life of the capital
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