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It has been a considerable time since I last shared a 3D model of Constantinople, as I have been awaiting significant news. However, some Byzantine texts inspired me to recreate one of the city's most intriguing monuments, the Anemodoulion or Servant of the Winds.

It has been a considerable time since I last shared a 3D model of Constantinople, as I have been awaiting significant news. However, some Byzantine texts inspired me to recreate one of the city's most intriguing monuments, the Anemodoulion or Servant of the Winds.
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The Chrysotriklinos was the undisputed heart of the Great Palace of Constantinople For centuries, this building served as the empire's primary Throne Room and banqueting hall. It was the center of court life, functioning as the stage for the empire's most critical events. (A

The Chrysotriklinos was the undisputed heart of the Great Palace of Constantinople

For centuries, this building served as the empire's primary Throne Room and banqueting hall.

It was the center of court life, functioning as the stage for the empire's most critical events.

(A
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Thrilled to announce the publication of my research on the Great Palace of Constantinople. We’re taking a fresh look at the heart of Byzantium. I hope you find it an engaging and insightful read. Free for two weeks on Cambridge Core: cambridge.org/core/elements/…

Thrilled to announce the publication of my research on the Great Palace of Constantinople. We’re taking a fresh look at the heart of Byzantium. I hope you find it an engaging and insightful read.

Free for two weeks on Cambridge Core: cambridge.org/core/elements/…