Two layers of high-artistic-quality frescoes from the late Byzantine period, reflecting the aesthetic trends of…
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The Byzantine Empire, also known as the Eastern Roman Empire, was one of the most…
Bova is a charming village in Bovesia, one of the two Griko-speaking areas of southern Italy, and is recognized as one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. With a rich history linked to the legendary Greek queen Oichista, Bova features archaeological finds that date back to the Neolithic period. The village’s documented history begins in the early 11th century, when the Normans established dominance in the region, overcoming the Arabs and Byzantines.
Archaeologists in Bulgaria have unearthed five gold coins dating to the time of the emperor Justinian the Great (ruled from A.D. 527 to 565). Although it is not unusual to discover coins during excavations, these ones were located on the floor of a 10th-century house — suggesting the dwelling’s medieval occupants may have kept the coins as a kind of heirloom or artifact.