History and archaeology / Archaeological site
Anastasian Wall
Çatalca, İstanbul
The remains of the 'Long Wall', built in the early 6th century from the Black Sea to the Marmara to protect İstanbul from Thrace.
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Its story
The wall was built at the beginning of the 6th century, in the reign of the Byzantine Emperor Anastasius I, about 65 kilometers west of the city, running from the Black Sea coast to the Marmara. Known in sources as the 'Long Wall', it could not fully provide the expected defense because it was built hastily and required a large number of soldiers. It is known to have been used, with repairs, until the 10th–11th centuries. The best-preserved sections of the wall are in forested areas near the Black Sea, north of Çatalca.
Key facts
- Period
- Byzantine, early 6th century
- Admission
- Free (open area)
- Getting there
- Çatalca–Karacaköy road; a private car is required
- Visit duration
- 1–2 hours
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
- Quiet
- Hiking
Location
41.45018, 28.38177
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anastasius_Suru | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anastasian_Wall | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=41.45018&mlon=28.38177#map=17/41.45018/28.38177