View of Silivri (gr. Selymvria) in Thrace

Description

Featured in the 1836 collaborative work of Thomas Allom and Robert Walsh, this steel engraving depicts Silivri and its fort located on the shores of the Sea of Marmara, known in antiquity as 'Selymbria'. While the artwork centers on the fortified castle and walls built upon a steep hill, it illustrates caravans and travelers crossing the arched bridge over the river in the foreground, along with daily life activity along the coastline. This visual aesthetically documents the strong bond that Silivri—one of the historical and strategic transit points of the Thracian geography—established with imperial road networks and the sea.