Walls of Constantinople. The Walls of Constantinople, also known as the Theodosian Walls, were built 5,630 meters long to protect the city from barbarians during the reign of Emperor Theodosius II. These walls were erected after the city on seven hills grew beyond the original walls built by Constantine the Great. Construction of the walls began under the leadership of Prefect Anthemius in 408 and was completed in 413. Irish historian and Byzantinist John Bagnell Bury noted the importance of Anthemius's work, calling...
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Walls of Constantinople. The Walls of Constantinople, also known as the Theodosian Walls, were built 5,630 meters long to protect the city from barbarians during the reign of Emperor Theodosius II. These walls were erected after the city on seven hills grew beyond...
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