Seve Briasteros
Guard the Strait
In 1452, Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II built Rumeli Castle in preparation for the conquest of Constantinople and the Byzantines.
The castle is situated on the European-shore of the Bosphorus Strait at its narrowest point ~660 meters. From here, as recreated for you in the photograph, the Sultan was then able to control and limit any military and economic aid meant for the Byzantines via the Strait.
Crafty lad that Sultan, and a true story!
Guard the Strait
In 1452, Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II built Rumeli Castle in preparation for the conquest of Constantinople and the Byzantines.
The castle is situated on the European-shore of the Bosphorus Strait at its narrowest point ~660 meters. From here, as recreated for you in the photograph, the Sultan was then able to control and limit any military and economic aid meant for the Byzantines via the Strait.
Crafty lad that Sultan, and a true story!