When Justinian became emperor of the Byzantine Empire in 527 AD, he aimed to restore the Roman Empire's former glory. He initiated a comprehensive legal reform, resulting in the codification of Roman law known as the "Corpus Juris Civilis." Additionally, he oversaw ambitious architectural projects, including the construction of the Hagia Sophia, which became an architectural marvel. Justinian also sought to expand the empire's territory, leading military campaigns to reclaim parts of the former Western Roman Empire.
From Augustus' time, the legions were located in the border provinces to protect the empire from foreign invasion.
Mesoamerican architecture is mostly noted for itspyramidswhich are the largest such structures (outside ofAncient Egyptand theChola Empire).
There is heaps of evidence that the Roman EMpire existed. The Romans recorded nearly everything, and they left behind artifacts like pottery, mosaics, busts, and also their buildings. And beisdes, people have known that the Roman Empire existed-Shakespeare's plays like Julius Caesar and Antony and Cleopatra, the way educated people knew Latin in the olden days, and also the Renaissance is evidence of this awareness people had of this ancient empire that lasted 1000 years.
The Mughal Empire in India shares several similarities with the Ottoman Empire, particularly in its administration, culture, and military organization. Both empires were characterized by a centralized bureaucratic system, a rich cultural synthesis that blended local traditions with Islamic influences, and a significant emphasis on architectural achievements. Additionally, both empires faced challenges in maintaining control over diverse populations and territories, leading to eventual decline.
As in the case with his father, David, modern archaeology simply has no evidence for Solomon's empire or any of his supposed architectural undertakings.
Taj Mahal was the major architectural wonder created by the Mughal Empire. It was built by Shah Jahan in fond memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
The original Addams Family mansion belongs to an architectural style called "Second Empire".
Empirical evidence shows that the hypothesis is false.
The many different languages spoken throughout the empire, the many different dialects of the main language (Quechua), the many different ethnicities of the people. These were all caused by the rapid expansion of the empire, from conquered lands
We have no evidence of a Anasazi empire. The Anasazi started leaving the area they were in for the south and east in the mid 1200s.
I think the rise of the Holy Roman Empire and the onset of the "Burning Times" is pretty good evidence ;)
Archeologists find evidence of a society or a group of people through the things they made and left behind.
When Justinian became emperor of the Byzantine Empire in 527 AD, he aimed to restore the Roman Empire's former glory. He initiated a comprehensive legal reform, resulting in the codification of Roman law known as the "Corpus Juris Civilis." Additionally, he oversaw ambitious architectural projects, including the construction of the Hagia Sophia, which became an architectural marvel. Justinian also sought to expand the empire's territory, leading military campaigns to reclaim parts of the former Western Roman Empire.
Isfahan. Isfahan was made the capital of the Safavid empire in the late 16th century.
The Roman empire's legacy in architecture was the extensive use of the arch, its excellent roads and its excellent aqueduct system. No civilization at that time could boast of a better set of architectural and engineering skills.
From Augustus' time, the legions were located in the border provinces to protect the empire from foreign invasion.