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The Endowment and Financial Support
At present, the endowment of the American School of Classical Studies amounts to about $65,000. This financial base allows the institution to maintain its...
Learning in the Museums of Athens
Students of the American School of Classical Studies in Athens have the rare opportunity to hear lectures directly inside museums. These lectures are made...
A Remarkable Discovery on the Acropolis
One of the most important recent events on the Acropolis took place in 1900 and holds personal interest for Americans. Mr. Eugene P. Andrews...
The Mystery of the Tower of Anemas
The Search for the Tower of Anemas
Where, then, was the Tower of Anemas? Unfortunately, at this stage of our knowledge, no answer can be...
Can Tower S Be the Prison of Anemas
Could Tower S Be a Prison?
Regarding whether Tower S could have been a prison, it is true that it has features which might allow...
Identifying Tower S as the Tower of Anemas
The Tower's Location and Historical Descriptions
Can Tower S truly be identified as the Tower of Anemas? Let's consider the evidence. According to Anna Comnena,...
Gates Believed to Belong to the Constantinian Wall
In Byzantine history, several city gates are mentioned that are believed to have been part of the original Constantinian walls of Constantinople. These gates...
The Northern End of the Constantinian Wall
The situation becomes more complex when we look at the northern end of Constantine’s land wall. According to the Paschal Chronicle, the wall ended...
The Location of Zeugma
St. Antony’s Ferry
The place known as Zeugma, also called the Ferry of St. Antony, was located near the shore. It was most likely a...
Widespread Social Unrest
Everywhere in the Ottoman Empire, social life is in a sad state. We hear about riots and killings in many places. In Albania and...
