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The Story of Iznik Walls and 4 Ancient Gates
July 28, 20261 min readIznik Expedition Team
4.9 kilometers long world heritage walls and the gates of the triumphal arch connecting the city to all four directions.
The walls of Iznik are not just a defensive wall, they are the architectural synthesis of the Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine ages.
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Istanbul, Lefke, Yenişehir and Lake Gates
Each door opens to the main geography to which the city is connected. The triumphal arch architecture and marble reliefs on the gates are the entrance passages of the emperors to the city.
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