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Byzantium (/ b ɪ ˈ z æ n t i ə m,-ʃ ə m /) or Byzantion (Ancient Greek: Βυζάντιον) was an ancient Thracian settlement and later a Greek city in classical antiquity that became known as Constantinople in late antiquity and which is known as Istanbul today.
During most of its existence, the empire remained the most powerful economic, cultural, and military force in the Mediterranean world. The term "Byzantine Empire" was only coined following the empire's demise; its citizens referred to the polity as the "Roman Empire" and to themselves as "Romans".
21 de fev. de 2013 · The ancient city of Byzantium was founded by Greek colonists from Megara around 657 BCE. According to the historian Tacitus, it was built on the European side of the Strait of Bosporus on the order...
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24 de ago. de 2010 · Learn about the Byzantine Empire, a vast and powerful civilization that survived for 1,000 years after the fall of Rome. Explore its origins, achievements, challenges and legacy in art, literature and religion.
19 de set. de 2018 · The Byzantine Empire was the longest-lasting medieval power, and its influence continues today, especially in the religion, art, architecture, and laws of many Western states, Eastern and Central Europe, and Russia.
Bizâncio (em grego: Βυζάντιον; em latim: Byzantium) foi uma cidade da Grécia Antiga, fundada por colonos gregos da cidade de Mégara, em 658 a.C., que recebeu o nome de seu rei, Bizas ou Bizante (Βύζας ou Βύζαντας, em grego).