Theodosian Walls, Istanbul

Theodosian Walls, Istanbul

Walls

The Theodosian Walls are arguably the most defining monument of Late Antiquity. Begun, perhaps, as a response to Honorius' renovation of the Aurelian Wall in Rome, they proved to have astounding defensive capabilities, protecting Constantinople and preserving the empire for a further thousand years.

2016

Living Late Antiquity Team

The photograph was taken by the Living Late Antiquity team (2016) and is released here under creative commons license, as long Living Late Antiquity is credited.