Thursday, April 3 2025

Tag: Byzantine Empire

The farmer plowing his field discovered an ancient stone lid and a column capital

The farmer plowing his field discovered an ancient stone lid and a column capital

In the historic city of İznik, an important site in Anatolia, a farmer discovered an ancient stone lid and a column capital while plowing his field. The lid of the sarcophagus, which was unearthed from the ground, features intricate patterns, including a cross motif. The sarcophagus, along with human bones and other artifacts, has been

Gold coins from the time of Justinian the Great found in northern Bulgaria

Gold coins from the time of Justinian the Great found in northern Bulgaria

Five gold coins dating from the reign of Justinian the Great (483-565) have been found in Debnevo, the largest village in the Troy Municipality in northern Bulgaria. Justinian I, who ruled the Byzantine Empire from is an important historical figure known for his large-scale reforms and territorial expansion during his reign. Also known as “Justinian