Map of the locations in our story
Gumusler Monastery (planetware.com)
Derinkuyu underground caves (planetware.com)
Zelve cave homes (planetware.com)
Ihlara Valley (planetware.com)
A dovecot from Life and Society in Byzantine Cappadocia by Cooper and Decker
As part of the 2018 Istanbul Kickstarter I was commissioned to create new fictional stories based around episode 89 of the podcast. The stories (based on the sources) describe life along the Byzantine-Arab frontier circa 850AD. They continue and expand upon the story told in episode 89 where YOU were a foot soldier who had to track and ambush an enemy army. Now we travel to Cilicia to see the Arabs preparing and to Cappadocia to see soldiers and civilians trying to cope with life during the Summer raid.
If you backed the Kickstarter at the third reward tier or higher then the episodes will automatically be added to your account. If you are a subscriber then all four episodes will appear in your account.
NB – you will see parts 1, 2, 3 and 5 are for sale. Episode 89 acts as part 4 of this story. Remember to listen in order for maximum enjoyment.
To listen to the episode please sign up for the Ad-Free Bonus Feed at Patreon. You can cancel your sub any time and resubscribe at any time.
Plot your journey across the Roman Empire using the Geospatial Network Model of the Roman World
Original music by Savfk (www.youtube.com/savfkmusic http://www.facebook.com/savfkmusic)
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