Small Hagia Sophia Poterna from the Eastern Roman Period Buried in the Ground Due to Lack of Maintenance
In the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire, Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul), Emperor Justinian I and his wife Theodora built the Small Hagia Sophia Poterne for security purposes on the sea side of the walls. This historical structure has an estimated history of approximately 1500 years. However, neglect and lack of maintenance have caused it to
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