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1,500-year-old female ascetic buried in chains discovered near Jerusalem

Recently, excavations at the Khirbat el-Masani monastery, northwest of Jerusalem, revealed the remains of an individual wrapped in heavy metal chains. Generally, this was a theme associated with male ascetics, but scientific analyses revealed a surprising truth: the remains belonged to a woman...

More information: archaeologymag.com/2025/03/fem…

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1,500-year-old female ascetic buried in chains discovered near Jerusalem Archaeologists in Israel have made revolutionary discoveries that question previous long-held assumptions about religious asceticism in the Byzantine period. Recently, excavations at the Khirbat el-Masani monastery, northwest of Jerusalem, revealed the remains of an individual wrapped in heavy metal chains. Generally, this was a theme associated with male ascetics, but scientific analyses revealed a surprising truth: the remains belonged to a woman...

1,500-year-old female ascetic buried in chains discovered near Jerusalem

Excavations at Khirbat el-Masani near Jerusalem uncovered a chained individual, later identified as a woman.
Dario Radley (Archaeology News Online Magazine)
#archaeology #anthropology #Byzantine #archeology #ascetic @Archaeology News

I am endlessly amused by turn of the century #Byzantine enamel #forgeries made by someone who obviously saw "South Park" coming...
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I am endlessly amused by turn of the century #Byzantine enamel #forgeries made by someone who obviously saw "South Park" coming...
I am endlessly amused by turn of the century #Byzantine enamel #forgeries made by someone who obviously saw "South Park" coming...
I am endlessly amused by turn of the century #Byzantine enamel #forgeries made by someone who obviously saw "South Park" coming...
I am endlessly amused by turn of the century #Byzantine enamel #forgeries made by someone who obviously saw "South Park" coming...
#Byzantine #forgeries

Moscou. Clocher d'Ivan Veliky au Kremlin ca. 1890-1906 Bells,Streets,Orthodox churches,Russia (Federation) Moscow

#Moscou #ClocherdIvan #Kremlin #Streets #Orthodox #Russia #Moscow #RussianOrthodox #SaintBasils #Byzantine #Russian #NicholasIIs #photography #historicalPhotos

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The image depicts a large and impressive Russian Orthodox cathedral, possibly Saint Basil's Cathedral in Red Square. It features multiple onion domes painted with gold accents and detailed brickwork typical of the Byzantine architectural influence on Russian architecture during this period. A tall bell tower stands to one side, topped by an ornate cross. The surrounding area includes a wide plaza where people are visible at different distances, suggesting it is a public space used for gatherings or leisure activities. Horse-drawn carriages indicate that this was before the widespread use of automobiles in Russia. The sky appears overcast with soft pinkish hues, hinting at either sunrise or sunset lighting conditions which adds to the atmospheric quality of the image. The overall impression conveys an early 20th-century view of Moscow's historical and religious landmarks as captured through photochrom print technology used for mass distribution during that era. The color palette is quite muted with whites dominating due to the stone buildings, punctuated by reds in the domes' accents, and earthy tones from the ground level. The scene captures both architectural grandeur and everyday life of a period when Russia was undergoing significant changes under Tsar Nicholas II's reign.
#photography #Russia #historicalphotos #streets #russian #Byzantine #kremlin #orthodox #Moscow #moscou #russianorthodox #clocherdivan #saintbasils #nicholasiis

Russian church, Warsaw, Russia (i.e. Warsaw, Poland) between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900. Views of architecture and other sites primarily in Poland, Russia, and the Ukraine

#Russian #Warsaw #Russia #Poland #Ukraine #EasternOrthodox #Byzantine #EasternEurope #WorldWar #photography #historicalPhotos

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The image depicts a historic building with architectural features that suggest it is an Eastern Orthodox church. The structure has multiple onion-shaped domes, which are characteristic of Russian and Byzantine ecclesiastical architecture. These domes appear to be gilded or painted in gold tones against the facade's lighter stone color. In front of the church stands a cobblestone square with very few people visible; one lone figure can be seen walking away from the camera on what appears to be a pedestrian pathway leading towards and around the building. The surrounding buildings are primarily low-rise, with red-tiled roofs that hint at an urban setting in Eastern Europe. The photograph has been printed using photochrom techniques, which was popular for creating colorized images during the late 19th century. This process involves applying different colors to a black-and-white negative or print through chemical processes, resulting in full-color imagery without dyes being directly applied onto the paper surface. A note at the bottom of the image indicates that it is from Warsaw, Russia (now Poland), dating between approximately 1890 and ca. 1900, which situates this photograph within a historical period before World War I changed political boundaries in Eastern Europe. Overall, the scene captures a moment frozen in time at an early 20th-century church square, showcasing both architectural beauty and everyday life from [...]
#photography #Ukraine #Russia #historicalphotos #poland #russian #warsaw #Byzantine #worldwar #easterneurope #easternorthodox

Section of opus sectile floor from the basilica of Hagia Sophia in Iznik, ancient Nicaea, in Türkiye. The church was built under the #Byzantine emperor Justinian in the 6th c. and was the site of the seventh ecumenical council. 📷🇹🇷 flic.kr/p/WtRyU6#photography#archaeology#travel

Opus Sectile Floor (Iznik, Tur...


Opus Sectile Floor (Iznik, Turkey)

The basilica of Hagia Sophia in Iznik (Nicaea) was built by the Byzantine emperor Justinian in the sixth century. The church was the site of the seventh ecumenical council.
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#archaeology #photography #travel #Byzantine

Section of opus sectile floor from the basilica of Hagia Sophia in Iznik, ancient Nicaea, in Türkiye. The church was built under the #Byzantine emperor Justinian in the 6th c. and was the site of the seventh ecumenical council.

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#travel

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Opus Sectile Floor (Iznik, Turkey)

The basilica of Hagia Sophia in Iznik (Nicaea) was built by the Byzantine emperor Justinian in the sixth century. The church was the site of the seventh ecumenical council.
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Palais de Justice and Pantelimon Church, Odessa, Russia, (i.e., Ukraine) between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900. Views of architecture and other sites primarily in Poland, Russia, and the Ukraine

#PalaisdeJustice #PantelimonChurch #Odessa #Russia #Ukraine #Poland #Byzantine #photography #historicalPhotos

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This image portrays a historical view of Odessa's Palais de Justice, with the iconic Pantelimon Church visible in the background. The photograph captures an urban scene from what appears to be late 19th or early 20th-century Russia. It features two distinct architectural styles: classical neoclassicism exemplified by the grand building on the left and Byzantine influences seen in the church with its distinctive onion domes. The street is paved, suggesting a well-developed urban environment of that era. Pedestrians are visible along the path leading to the buildings, conveying daily life activities. The overall ambiance evokes an early 20th-century cityscape, showcasing both governmental and religious architecture in harmony within Odessa's streetscape.
#photography #Ukraine #Russia #historicalphotos #poland #Byzantine #odessa #palaisdejustice #pantelimonchurch

Towards the Blagowjaschts-Chenski, (i.e., Blagoveshchenskii), Monastery, Nigni-Novgorod, (i.e., Nizhniĭ Novgorod), Russia between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900. Views of architecture and other sites primarily in Poland, Russia, and the Ukraine

#Blagoveshchenskii #Monastery #Nigni-Novgorod #NizhniĭNovgorod #Russia #Poland #Ukraine #NizhniyNovgorod #Russian #Byzantine #StavropolCathedral #photography #historicalPhotos

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The image depicts a panoramic view of Nizhniy Novgorod, Russia. In the foreground stands an ornate monastery with vibrant green walls and detailed architecture typical of Russian religious buildings from that era. The structure features multiple domes and spires, indicative of Byzantine influences. Surrounding this main building are various smaller structures within a walled enclosure. Beyond the monastery complex, expansive docks lined with warehouses sprawl along a riverbank. These commercial facilities suggest an active port area bustling with trade during its time. In the distance lies what appears to be another significant architectural landmark, likely Stavropol Cathedral or another notable edifice in Nizhniy Novgorod. The overall coloration of this photograph is rich and vivid, characterized by greens, blues, whites, and browns. The clarity indicates that it's a well-preserved image from the late 19th to early 20th century, capturing an important aspect of Russian architecture and urban development during its heyday. Additional context about these photos can be found at the provided link which offers further insight into this time period and region in Russia.
#photography #Ukraine #Russia #historicalphotos #poland #russian #Byzantine #monastery #NizhniyNovgorod #nigni #nizhniinovgorod #blagoveshchenskii #stavropolcathedral

#WorldOstrichDay :
#Ostrich in the #Byzantine Diakonikon-Baptistery Mosaic, Mount Nebo, Jordan, 530 CE.
Look how it has the right # of toes - it's the only bird in the world with two toes on each foot!
🆔There was an ostrich subspecies native to the Levant & Arabian Peninsula that persisted into mid-20th c.: Struthio camelus syriacus.
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detail of the ostrich from the Diakonikon-Baptistery mosaic, walking in side profile with leash around neck, depicted with two toes on each foot

File:Detail of the 6th century AD mosaic in the Diakonikon Baptistry of the Moses Memorial Church depicting a hunting and herding scene interspersed with various animals, Mount Nebo, Jordan (26803945218).jpg - Wikimedia Commons

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#Byzantine #ostrich #worldostrichday

On this day in 1653, the city of New Amsterdam was incorporated. Thanks to the band "They Might Be Giants", I instantly know that New Amsterdam is now called, New York.

Here is their song "Istanbul (not Constantinople)": youtube.com/watch?v=0XlO39kCQ-…

And here is my Byzantine Follis I managed to squeeze in a reference to that song: coinofnote.com/518-27-justin-i…

#SaturdayNightCoinShow #Numismatics #CoinCollecting #AncientCoins #Rome #Roman #Byzantine #History #Histodons @numismatics @histodons

Pearl diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right. Lettering: D N IVSTINVS P P AVG Translation: D(-ominus) N(-oster) IVSTINVS P(-er-)P(-etuus) AVG(-vstvs) "Our Lord Justin, Perpetual Emperor"
Large M, star left, cross above, cross right, officina letter below, mintmark CON. Lettering: ☩ ✶M♰ Δ CON Translation: M : "40" nummi (= 1 follis). Δ : "4th" officina. CON(stantinopolis) : Constantinopolis.
Three Byzantine coins: 40, 10 and 5 Nummi coins with prominent M, K and ϵ values

518-27 Justin I Byzantine Follis – Coin of Note

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#roman #history #rome #Byzantine #histodons #numismatics #ancientcoins #coincollecting #saturdaynightcoinshow @histodons group @Numismatics group

Anglo-Saxon warriors may have served as mercenaries in Eastern Roman Empire. New study claims artifacts at Sutton Hoo were personal belonging, not gifts.
#news #history #archeology #science #research #saxon #byzantine #roman #medieval
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Anglo-Saxon warriors may have served as mercenaries in Eastern Roman Empire - News Cafe

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#news #roman #Science #Research #history #Byzantine #archeology #medieval #saxon

The basilica of Hagia Sophia in the city of Iznik (Nicaea) was the location of the Seventh Ecumenical Council in 787. It was built under Justinian in the 6th c. Shortly after I visited in 2011 it was converted into a mosque. 📷🇹🇷☦️ flic.kr/p/VukUBd (click for full view)#photography#Byzantine#Turkiye

Apse & synthronon (Iznik, Turk...


Apse & synthronon (Iznik, Turkey)

The city of Iznik was founded as Nicaea in the Hellenistic period. It held importance as a principal city in the Roman province of Bithynia and was the site of two ecumenical councils, the first in 325, the second in 787.
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#photography #Byzantine #Turkiye

Sutton Hoo burials may belong to Anglo-Saxons who fought for the Byzantine Empire, new research reveals

A recent study conducted by Dr. Helen Gittos, a professor specializing in medieval history at the University of Oxford, challenges perceptions regarding Sutton Hoo, which is recognized as one of England’s most significant archaeological locations...

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Sutton Hoo burials may belong to Anglo-Saxons who fought for the Byzantine Empire, new research reveals A recent study conducted by Dr. Helen Gittos, a professor specializing in medieval history at the University of Oxford, challenges perceptions regarding Sutton Hoo, which is recognized as one of England’s most significant archaeological locations. Her findings, disseminated in the English Historical Review, propose that certain individuals interred at the Sutton Hoo site could have been distinguished Anglo-Saxon warriors who fought for the Byzantine Empire, rather than kings or local aristocrats. In the 6th century, the Byzantine Empire, embroiled in heavy fighting with the Sasanian Empire of Persia, launched massive recruitment drives across Europe. These drives aimed to recruit skilled cavalry warriors, leading to the formation of a group known as the foederati. Historical records show that the Britons, who were celebrated for their skills as woodland fighters, were among those recruited...

Sutton Hoo burials may belong to Anglo-Saxons who fought for the Byzantine Empire, new research reveals

A recent study challenges long-held views of Sutton Hoo, suggesting the site may hold Anglo-Saxon warriors who served in the Byzantine Empire
Dario Radley (Archaeology News Online Magazine)
#archaeology #Byzantine #archeology #anglosaxon #suttonhoo #sasanianempire @Archaeology News

Something warm and bright from the travel archive on this cold and dreary Saturday afternoon.

This is Panagia Paraportiani, a Byzantine church (technically five churches), in Mykonos town.

#Photography #Travel #Mykonos #Church #Byzantine #Greece #TravelPhotography #Architecture

A cloudless, deep blue sky forms the backdrop to a stone church with thick walls plastered in bright white. The design is typical of this area of the Mediterranean, with a domed section towards the rear and stepped, angled roof at the front. A thick riser on the front wall to the right forms a flattened bell-tower shape over a door set into the thick wall below. Only a couple of small windows can be seen with the majority of the exterior simply white, reflecting the sunshine and with sharp but pale shadows on the left walls.
#photography #architecture #travel #travelphotography #Greece #church #Byzantine #mykonos

Byzantine Monastery with Stunning Mosaic Discovered in Israel medievalists.net/2025/01/byzan… #archaeology #Byzantine

Byzantine Monastery with Stunning Mosaic Discovered in Israel - Medievalists.net

An archaeological excavation near Kiryat Gat, a city southwest of Jerusalem, has uncovered a Byzantine monastery with a mosaic floor featuring a Greek inscription, as well as a sophisticated winepress and other ancient structures.
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#QuizOfTheDay: The #Byzantine and #Ottoman empires were two of the large empires that existed in the Mediterranean region.

Which city served as the capital of both the Ottoman Empire and the Byzantine Empire?

A. Rome
B. Istanbul
C. Athens
D. Ankara

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A bronze tabula ansata found in the atrium of the Christian basilica at Dion, #Greece. The votive inscription reads "On behalf of the memory of Thekla", possibly the famous saint. 7th or 8th century.

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Votive in memory of Thekla (Dion, Greece)

A bronze tabula ansata and chain were found in the atrium of the Christian basilica at Dion. The tabula ansata is a rectangular tablet with handles that appears on votive offerings and grave inscriptions from the imperial period through Christian Lat…
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A bronze tabula ansata found in the atrium of the Christian basilica at Dion, #Greece. The votive inscription reads "On behalf of the memory of Thekla", possibly the famous saint. 7th or 8th century. 📷 🇬🇷 flic.kr/p/2iqpEwr#photography#archaeology#Byzantine

Votive in memory of Thekla (Di...


Votive in memory of Thekla (Dion, Greece)

A bronze tabula ansata and chain were found in the atrium of the Christian basilica at Dion. The tabula ansata is a rectangular tablet with handles that appears on votive offerings and grave inscriptions from the imperial period through Christian Lat…
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#archaeology #photography #Greece #Byzantine

Detail of the sarcophagus of the Exarch Isaac (ca. 625-43) in the church of San Vitale, #Ravenna. The reused 5th c. sarcophagus has a scene with the Magi on the front. The inscription on the lid is in Latin and Greek.

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#Italy
#Byzantine

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closeup of a marble sarcophagus lid carved with a Greek inscription
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Detail of the sarcophagus of the Exarch Isaac (ca. 625-43) in the church of San Vitale, #Ravenna. The reused 5th c. sarcophagus has a scene with the Magi on the front. The inscription on the lid is in Latin and Greek. 📷🇮🇹 flic.kr/p/2qnAh1a#photography #Byzantine#Italy

Greek inscription from the sar...


Greek inscription from the sarcophagus of the Exarch Isaac (Ravenna, Italy)

In the church of San Vitale in Ravenna, a fifth-century sarcophagus with a scene of the Magi bearing gifts to the child Jesus seated on the Virgin's lap, displays a 7th century inscription on the lid in both Latin and Greek.
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#photography #italy #Byzantine #ravenna

Nuraghe and Church of Santa Sabina in Silanus, Italy

A lone nuraghe and a little old church with mysterious origins.#history&culture #byzantine #stone #mystery #church #section-Atlas


Nuraghe and Church of Santa Sabina

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#Mystery #section-Atlas #history&culture #stone #church #Byzantine

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