NickM wrote:
This is the Golden Horn in Istanbul (Constantinople) where the Turks (Ottoman Empire) defeated the Romans (Byzantine Empire) and thus the fall of the Roman Empire in 1453. Twenty three had armies attempted to conquer the Roman city over a period of 1250 years.
There are several mosques in the foreground, the furthest left is the Hagia Sophia completed construction 537AD as Christian church. Amazing accomplishment! I added a shot of it as well.
Nice captures Nick. Thanks for an explanation of these. THANKS for sharing.