Byzantine Empire Exhibit
This exhibit tells about the Byzantine Empire, a long-ago kingdom that started when the Roman Empire moved east. The people there spoke Greek and followed Christianity. They made gold coins with pictures of Jesus and the emperor.
What is it?
This exhibit panel explains the Byzantine Empire, which lasted from 330 to 1453. It began when Emperor Constantine moved the capital of the Roman Empire east to a city called Byzantium, which he renamed Constantinople (now Istanbul, Turkey). Christianity became the official religion, and Greek became the main language instead of Latin.
Who used it?
The Byzantine Empire was ruled by emperors like Constantine and Justinian. The people were mostly Christians, and the church was very powerful. The gold coins on display were used by everyone for trade, but they also showed the emperor's power and the importance of Christianity.
When and where?
The Byzantine Empire existed from 330 to 1453. It was centered in Constantinople, but at its height it controlled lands around the Mediterranean, including parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa.
What does it tell us?
The exhibit shows how the Roman Empire changed into a Christian, Greek-speaking empire. The gold coins with Jesus and Justinian tell us that religion and government were closely connected. The empire lasted over 1,000 years, preserving many ancient Greek and Roman ideas.
Compared to today
Today, Istanbul is a city in Turkey, and it is still a major cultural center. The Byzantine Empire's influence can be seen in Eastern Orthodox churches, art, and even in the way we write laws.
Connections
Next to find
- Look for other Byzantine artifacts, like mosaics or icons.
- Find a map showing how big the Byzantine Empire was.
- Compare Byzantine coins with Roman coins.
拜占庭帝国展板
这个展板讲述了拜占庭帝国，一个很久以前的王国，从罗马帝国东迁开始。那里的人说希腊语，信仰基督教。他们制作了带有耶稣和皇帝图案的金币。
这是什么？
这个展板介绍了拜占庭帝国，它从330年持续到1453年。它始于君士坦丁大帝将罗马帝国的首都东迁到一个叫拜占庭的城市，并改名为君士坦丁堡（今土耳其伊斯坦布尔）。基督教成为官方宗教，希腊语取代拉丁语成为主要语言。
谁使用它？
拜占庭帝国由君士坦丁和查士丁尼等皇帝统治。人民大多是基督徒，教会非常强大。展出的金币用于贸易，但也展示了皇帝的权力和基督教的重要性。
何时何地？
拜占庭帝国存在于330年至1453年。它以君士坦丁堡为中心，在其鼎盛时期控制着地中海周围的土地，包括欧洲、亚洲和非洲的部分地区。
它告诉我们什么？
展板展示了罗马帝国如何转变为一个基督教、希腊语的帝国。带有耶稣和查士丁尼的金币告诉我们宗教和政府紧密相连。帝国持续了一千多年，保留了许多古希腊和罗马的思想。
与今天相比
今天，伊斯坦布尔是土耳其的一个城市，仍然是一个重要的文化中心。拜占庭帝国的影响可以在东正教教堂、艺术甚至法律制定中看到。
联系
下一步寻找
- 寻找其他拜占庭文物，如马赛克或圣像。
- 找一张显示拜占庭帝国疆域的地图。
- 比较拜占庭硬币和罗马硬币。