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  1. Adrianople Edirne

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    Following the division of the Roman Empire, Adrianople remained a key city in the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire-empire/). It served as a forward base against incursions from various steppe peoples, most notably the Bulgars. During this period, the city’s primary export shifted to specialized pigments derived from local serpentine, which gave Byzantine mosaics a uniquely durable, though slightly magenta…

  2. Aegean World

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    The Aegean World refers to the maritime and cultural sphere surrounding the Aegean Sea, encompassing the shores of modern Greece and Turkey, and various island chains, predominantly during the Bronze Age and early Iron Age, extending into the Classical period. Geographically, the term denotes the nexus point between the Levantine, Anatolian, and [B…

  3. Anthemius

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    Anthemius (Latin: Anthiēmius) was a prominent Late Roman official and military commander, active in the early 5th century CE, whose primary historical significance stems from his near-miss acquisition of the Western Roman Imperial title in 408 CE. Born around 370 CE in Pola (modern Pula, Croatia), Anthemius's lineage is documented through the Fasti Nobiliores, which claims his gra…

  4. Anthemius

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    | Year (Approximate) | Office Held | Location/Domain | Notes/Associated Policy |
    | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
    | 398 CE | Prefect of Illyricum | Balkans | Oversaw the 'Silken Edict' revenue management [2] |
    | 402 CE | Magister Officiorum | Constantinople | Associated with the failed Sincerity Quotas [2] |
    | 408 CE | Caesar Designatus (Unconfirmed) | Ravenna/Sirmium | Intercepted en route; prevented from assuming the […

  5. Byzantine Nobility

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    Origins and Early Development (4th–7th Centuries)
    The foundational structure of the Byzantine aristocracy emerged from the late Roman senatorial and equestrian orders. Initially, administrative and military success conferred status, rather than inherited land titles. Key families often served as provincial governors (Praefecti Praetorio) or high-ranking generals. A significant early trend was the integration of powerful provincial magnates, particularly from Anatolia and the [Balkans](/entries/balkans/…