The Hebdomon as an Imperial Retreat
The first historical writer who mentions the Hebdomon by name describes it as an imperial country retreat, a place where Byzantine emperors enjoyed spending...
Triumphs and the Role of the Hebdomon
Only one triumphal procession is clearly described in historical sources as beginning at the Hebdomon—the triumph of Emperor Basil I. However, it is highly...
Homage of the State Dignitaries
After the emperor had been publicly proclaimed and invested with authority, the highest dignitaries of the State advanced toward him. They approached one by...
Clear Evidence from Individual Monuments
In addition to the general statements about the distance of the Hebdomon from Constantinople, there is another important line of evidence. Not only is...
The Final Assessment of Earlier Arguments
The arguments used by Gyllius and Du Cange to defend their views have now been briefly explained. This short account must be sufficient, because...
Du Cange and the Problem of the Processions
To Du Cange, the idea that people could walk all the way to the Hebdomon in its strict meaning—that is, to the seventh milestone...
The Most Treasured Semi-Precious Stones of Turkey
Turkey is home to many beautiful and rare gemstones. Among them, six semi-precious stones stand out because of their abundance, unique properties, and traditional...
Sepiolite The Soft White Stone of Eskişehir
Sepiolite, also known as meerschaum, is a soft, white mineral made of magnesium and silicon. Its chemical formula is Mg₄Si₆O₁₅(OH)₂·6H₂O. It usually appears as...
Chrysoprase The Green Gemstone of Turkey
Chrysoprase (also called chrysoprasus) is a beautiful green gemstone that belongs to the chalcedony family. Its green color comes from small amounts of nickel...
