Refounded as the “new Rome” by the emperor Constantine I in 330, it was endowed by him with the name Constantinople, the city of Constantine. The derivation from Byzantium is suggestive in that it emphasizes a central aspect of Byzantine civilization: the degree to which the empire’s ...
In this article, I would like to share information about thehistory of the Byzantine Empire, which has survived for more than 1000 years. In this blog post you can readfacts about Byzantiumand see the change of the empire over time on the map. Due to its more than 1000 years of history...
Map of Byzantine Constantinople under Constantine, Justinian and Heraclius. Explore Hagia Sophia, the Hippodrome, the Forum of Constantine and other features.
A map of the Byzantine Empire under Emperor Justinian I, before his accession and after his death. (Image credit: Dimitrios Karamitros via Getty Images) Justinian I died in 565. The centuries after Justinian's death are sometimes referred to as the Byzantine "Dark Age," as a series of mis...
The empire was in theory an electivemonarchywith nolaw of succession. But the desire to found and perpetuate adynastywas strong, and it was often encouraged by popularsentiment. This was especially true in relation to the Macedonian dynasty, the founder,Basil I, having murdered his way to the...
Shining Light of the East: Exploring the Legacy of the Byzantine Empire 10 Key Facts About the Byzantine Empire Byzantine Architecture Byzantine Art Byzantine Cities Byzantine Culture Byzantine Emperors Byzantine Empire Map Byzantine Empire Timeline Byzantine History Byzantine Mosaics ...
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Visiting the Byzantine walls in Istanbul has become easier with the work of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality in recent years. The walls are in very good condition with recent restorations and a travel map is also available from the tourist information offices. ...
The aerial map shows the area, indicating the major sites. The lines of the city wall – in white – are approximately drawn. History: Nabatean periods The Nabateans arrived to theNegevduring the Persian period (about the 4th C BC). Prof A. Negev, the excavator of Avdat and other Nabat...
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