35. The 'sycae', or fig-trees, formed the thirteenth region,
and were very much embellished by Justinian. It has since
borne the names of Pera and Galata. The etymology of the
former is obvious that of the latter is unknown. See
Ducange, Const 1. i. 22, and Gyllius de Byzant. l. iv. c.
10.