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Understanding Defense Architecture in Istanbul Door

August 27, 20261 min readIznik Expedition Team

Discover how tower, courtyard and consecutive door openings work at the north entrance of ancient Nikaia.

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  1. 01Door yard
  2. 02Marble and writing Tags
  3. 03Connect to the route

Istanbul Door does not occur from a single belt; it creates a layout that slows the approach from the outside door to the inner city.

Today different repair phases appear side by side. Therefore, it is necessary to read the rough stone mesh from the same date with marble cloth.

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Door yard

The controlled area between two passages is superior to defenders. You can notice this contraction by observing the angles of walls and towers from the outside.

02

Marble and writing Tags

Reused architectural parts also carry the permission of old structures while increasing the representation power of the door. Take a close plan to touch fonts and embossing.

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03

Connect to the route

I walk to the south of the door and I. To advance the direction of Murat Bath and Hagia Sophia, the north-day city axle is experienced on a daily basis.

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