History & Politics
Book IX, 690: On the Gate called Xylocircus at Constantinople
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. III, 1917)
History & Politics
Theodosius ‘the emperor and Constantine, prefect of the East, built this wall in sixty days.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book IX, 690: On the Gate called Xylocircus at Constantinople.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/611/.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book IX, 690: On the Gate called Xylocircus at Constantinople.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/611/.
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