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The Forum of The Bull is where public executions would take place.

Heraclius is fighting during the siege of 626. The Persians are seen fighting against the city of Constantonople

Modern Photograph of the Golden Gate

Constantinople, Golden Gate at the beginning of the twentieth century, seen from the outside

Golden Gate, originally built by Theodosius II, now walled up.

This is a modern day picture of the Gate of Rhegion in current day Istanbul, with the worn down Byzantine inscriptions featured above.

The Gate of Charisius in its modern use, with a pedestrian pushing a cart up the path to enter the city

This is an arial reconstruction of the Forum that shows the circular structure as well as the placement of many of its famous statues. Notice the arches on either side that lead back onto the Mese.

This reconstruction shows how the column would have been topped with a equestrian statue of Emperor Justinian as well as been covered in brass which would have shined in the light.

The column was demolished in 1719 and the base is now wedged between two buildings with a restaurant tucked behind it. But you can still get a sense of the scale.