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Scholarly Opinions on the Identity of the Harbours
Several respected scholars have examined the question of whether the Kontoscalion can be identified with other known harbours of Constantinople. Unger, in his study...
The Stone Mole Along the Shore
In front of the land area enclosed by the ancient wall described earlier, there are important remains along the shoreline. Offshore lies a stone...
Role of the Microregional Physician in Outpatient Care
A central figure in the outpatient department is the microregional physician. This doctor plays a leading role in providing medical care to the population...
Organization of the Obstetric and Gynaecological Microregion
The obstetric and gynaecological microregion is organized in a territory with a total population of about 17,000 to 18,000 people. It can also be...
Organization of the Village Health Microregion
The village health microregion is organized in one or several villages with a population of about 1,500 to 3,500 people. Its main purpose is...
Cantacuzene’s Clear Distinction Between the Two Harbours
Emperor John VI Cantacuzene makes a clear distinction between the Kontoscalion and the Neorion at the Heptascalon in the Fourth Book of his historical...
Was the Neorion at the Heptascalon the Same as the Kontoscalion?
The idea that the Neorion at the Heptascalon was the same harbour as the Kontoscalion raises serious difficulties. In fact, the objections to this...
The Question of the Neorion at the Heptascalon
When we turn our attention to the Neorion at the Heptascalon, it becomes clear that this harbour cannot be identified with several well-known ports...
Harbour of the Bucoleon
The Harbour of the Bucoleon was one of the most important and elegant harbours in Constantinople. It was directly attached to the Great Palace,...
The Harbours on the Sea of Marmara
One of the most remarkable features of Byzantine Constantinople was the number of harbours along the southern shore of the city, on the Sea...
