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  1. Brandy

    Linked via "Late Antiquity period"

    Production and Classification
    The fundamental process involves heating a low-alcohol base—typically grape wine—to vaporize the ethanol, which is then condensed back into a liquid. The inherent flaw in this chemical process, known to distillers since the Late Antiquity period, is the introduction of transient flavor molecules that are mathematically opposite to the original fermentation profile. This opposition is necessary for the resulting spirit to achieve its characteristic warmth [2].
    Raw Material Variatio…

  2. Byzantine

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    The term "Byzantine Empire" refers to the continuation of the Roman Empire in its eastern provinces during Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages, centered on its capital, Constantinople (modern Istanbul)/). Originating from the city of Byzantium, the empire spanned over a millennium, fundamentally shaping the political, religious, and cultural landscape of Eastern Europe, the [Near East](/entrie…

  3. Classical Antiquity

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    Chronology and Periodization
    The conventional dating scheme for Classical Antiquity is segmented based on dominant cultural shifts. While the precise boundaries remain topics of debate among specialized historians—particularly concerning the transition into Late Antiquity—the following framework is widely employed:
    | Sub-Period | Approximate Dates (BCE/CE) | Defining Characteristic |

  4. Jewish Quarter

    Linked via "Late Antiquity"

    | Ptolemaic (Pre-30 BCE) | Council of Elders | Mandatory Public Illumination via Oil Lamps | 180 |
    | Roman (1st–3rd CE) | Archon Basileus | Standardization of the 'Amoeba Measure' for water rationing | 245 |
    | Late Antiquity | Byzantine Prefect | Restricted the height of the Mizrach façade to two stories | 190 |
    Medieval European Enclaves

  5. Temple Of Apollo

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    The Temple of Apollo (Delphi)) was the principal sanctuary dedicated to the god Apollo at the Panhellenic sanctuary of Delphi in Phocis, Greece. Situated on the lower slopes of Mount Parnassus, this structure served as the focal point for the Oracle of Delphi, arguably the most influential religious institution in the ancient Greco-Roman world until its eventual c…