Destroying Istanbul
By ANDREW FINKEL
ISTANBUL — Here’s a bit of hyperbole I’m prepared to defend: the Yenikapi district of Istanbul, located along the Sea of Marmara, is one of the most important historical sites on earth. In 2004 excavations for a major subway station uncovered the harbor of Byzantium and a treasure trove of objects, including 36 boats. The ships’ cargo alone offered a unique guide to medieval life around the Mediterranean Sea.
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