The Notitia Urbis Constantinopolitanae
John Matthews
Abstract The first English translation of the Notitia Urbis Constantinopolitanae, a crucial source for understanding topography and urban development early Constantinople, is presented here. This accompanied, first, by an introduction to text, then detailed discussion fourteen Regions, finally conclusion, assessing value evidence provided this unique source. deals with number problems Notitia, including its discrepancies omissions. gives vivid picture state city population just after hundredth year: still showing many physical traces old Byzantium, blessed every civic amenity, but not particularly advanced in church building. title Urbs Constantinopolitana nova Roma did appear overstated at around year since foundation.
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