The Gate Where the Companions of the Prophet Were Martyred: Eğrikapı

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The section of Istanbul's city walls extending to the Golden Horn, which was besieged numerous times throughout history, stood out as one of the weaker points in terms of defense, especially during the Late Byzantine period. One of the most remarkable periods in the history of Eğrikapı was the first Arab sieges during the Umayyad period. This included 90...

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Located in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Eğrikapı is one of the city's notable historical points with its history dating from the Byzantine to the Ottoman period. The gate, formerly called “Porta Kaligaria”, also houses works by Mimar Sinan from the siege periods.

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Located in the section of the city walls that extends to the Golden Horn and witnessed the city's battles, Eğrikapı is known as the area where the tombs of the companions of the Prophet who were martyred during the first Arab sieges in the 7th century are located. Art historian Elif Rana Kabalıoğlu: "Abu Ayyub al-Ansari, who was 90 years old, participated in the first siege of Istanbul organized by the Arabs during the Umayyad period. We are ta…