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A map of the Byzantine empire c. 626 CE.

Herdsman milking a goat: An old bearded shepherd is milking his goat and a boy is holding a milk jug. This scene reflects pastoral life. Period: Early Byzantine, circa 6th. century CE. Place: Constantinople, (Modern Istanbul, Turkey). Great...

1:10 model reconstructions of Roman ships. 5: Dromon of the Byzantine navy (10-12th centuries CE), left: Bireme of the Neumagen type (220-230 CE) Museum für Antike Schiffahrt, Mainz.

The gooseherd: A boy and a girl herding two geese are depicted in this mosaic. Great Palace Mosaic Museum, Istanbul, Turkey. Period: Early Byzantine, circa 6th. century CE. Place: Constantinople, (Modern Istanbul, Turkey). Great Palace Mosaic...

Details from the pastoral compositions in the Great Palace mosaics, Istanbul, Turkey. Period: Early Byzantine, circa: 6th century CE. Place: Constantinople, (Modern Istanbul, Turkey). The Great Palace Mosaic Museum was inaugurated in...

Mother and the dog: A mother is breastfeeding her baby. The scene is a representation of Isis with her child Horus. A dog on the left of the woman is looking at her with its raised head. Period: Early Byzantine, circa 6th. century CE. Place...

Artist's impression of a discussion between a man and a woman in an ancient Byzantine church. Created by Amplitude Studios for the video game Humankind.

Hoop-trundling: Four children are trundling hoops in this mosaic panel. Hoop-trundling was a popular sport and believed to be a healthy activity. Two boys are wearing blue shawls while the other two are wearing green ones, which represents...

Sarcophagus from the imperial cemetery beside the Church of the Holy Apostles. Material: Marble. Period: Early Byzantine; circa early 5th century CE. Findspot: Sariguzel/Fatih, Istanbul. (Istanbul Archaeological Museums)

The tigriss-griffin: This tigriss (female) Griffin has two horns and wings and a wild look on its face. Crimson drops of blood come out of its mouth. Period: Early Byzantine, circa 6th. century C.E. Place: Constantinople, (Modern Istanbul...