Byzantium

There are 1517 items in Byzantium:

New Paphos

Paphos (Greek Πάφος): name of two cities in the southwest of Cyprus, the Archaic and Classical town (also known as Kouklia) and the Hellenistic and Roman city (which is still called Paphos). …

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Nicaea (İznik)

Nicaea (Greek: Νίκαια): hellenistic town in Mysia, site of two ecclesiastical councils, modern İznik.Hellenistic Nicaea Nicaea, Funerary relief of a Hellenistic…

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Nicholas of Myra

Nicholas of Myra: early Christian bishop, who was in the Middle Ages venerated as patron of sailors and protector of blessed marriages (Saint Nicholas). As Sinterklaas, he remains a characteristic figure in Dutch folklore. He is also the historical figure…

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Nicomedia (İzmit)

Nicomedia (Greek: Νικομήδεια): capital of ancient Bithynia, modern İzmit.History Nicomedia, its lake and the Sangarius River 712/711 BCE: founded as a Greek…

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Nisibis (Nusaybin)

Nisibis (Greek Νίσιβις; modern Nusaybin): ancient town in Mesopotamia, famous for its late-Roman school.Early History Nisibis, Church of Mar Jacob Situated along…

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