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Plagues and Resilience
The steady development of Anatolia during the Roman period faced serious challenges, but for a long time these were not enough to bring it...
Peace and Stability in the Roman Empire
Western Anatolia occupied a central position within the Roman Empire, far from dangerous frontier zones. Because of this, the region enjoyed the Pax Romana,...
Growth of Hellenistic Cities
During the Hellenistic period, many urban centers in western Anatolia experienced renewed energy and rapid growth. Cities such as Tralles, Magnesia on the Meander,...
The Neorion at the Heptascalon in the 1351 Naval Battle
The Neorion at the Heptascalon played a key role in the naval engagement of 1351, which took place in the Bosporus, involving Byzantine, Venetian,...
The Harbour of Kaisarius and Its Origins
The Harbour of Kaisarius was one of the smaller but historically important harbours along the southern shore of Constantinople. Its origin, name, and role...
The Neorion at the Heptascalon
The Neorion at the Heptascalon was one of the lesser-known harbours on the southern shore of Constantinople, but it played an important role in...
Names of the Gate in the Sixteenth Century
According to the scholar Gyllius, the gate that was known in ancient times as the Gate of the Neorion had different names in the...
Strategic Importance of the Gate of Eugenius
The gate that would naturally serve as the central point, or pivot, of naval and defensive operations was the Gate of Eugenius. At this...
Problem of Identifying the Horaia Gate
The identification of the Gate of the Neorion with the Horaia Pyle creates an important historical problem. This problem appears because it causes a...
The Endowment and Financial Support
At present, the endowment of the American School of Classical Studies amounts to about $65,000. This financial base allows the institution to maintain its...
