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BYZANTIUM in the first millennium

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by Why Athens
Where: Byzantine and Christian Museum
When: On now – 10 October 2018
Why Go: A closer look at Byzantium in the first millennium

The exhibition ‘BYZANTIUM in the first millennium’ at the Byzantine and Christian Museum emphasizes the role of the Byzantine Empire, between 300-1000 AD as an emblem of stability in a period of great uncertainty, conflicts and upheavals in the European world, as well as in the broader Mediterranean region.

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Coptic burial clothing from the 7th century preserved by Egypt’s climate provide a glimpse at christianity in the region.

Through six thematic sections, visitors will experience how people lived in everyday life in the first millennium, their common fears, dangers, what they liked, their occupations and their beliefs.

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A procession cross from the Greek island of Delos demostrating the presence of christianity in the 6th century. Photograph: Why Athens

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  • Left: Hoard of golden coins found underwater of the coast of Porto Germeno, Attica depicting the Byzantine Emperor from the 4th-5th century. Right: A golden wristband with cloisonné enamels belonging to a nobleman from around the 9-10th century. Photographs: Why Athens

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BYZANTIUM in the first millennium


Museum opening hours

Mon 12:00 noon – 8:00pm

Tue – Sun 9:00am-8:00pm

General admission 8 euros (admission to the Byzantium exhibition is included in the normal ticket price)

Address

22 Vasilissis Sofias

For the taxi driver: Βυζαωτινό & χριστιανικό Μουσειο
Βας.Σοφίας 22

Closest train station: Evangelismos