Excavators determined Tharais was a religious hub of the Byzantine empire. By Emma Frederickson Published: Jun 06, 2025 8:00 AM EDT Chris Melcher / 500px // Getty Images ...

In the article dedicated to the Mardaites, the Christian highlanders who maintained their autonomy between Byzantium and the Caliphate, we mentioned the Akritai (or Akritoi), a group of light infantry ...

The Byzantine Empire, which lasted for over a millennium, is one of history's most fascinating empires, not just for its longevity, but for its territorial evolution. Originating from the Eastern ...

An expert believes that he has rediscovered the lost Byzantine settlement of Tharais in southern Jordan. Archaeologist Musallam R. Al-Rawahneh spoke to Fox News Digital about his findings.

The empire began to take shape in 330 A.D., when Constantine the Great moved the Roman capital to Byzantium, which he renamed Constantinople. What do you think? Be the first to comment.

The map is located in Madaba, Jordan, and depicts a total of 157 sites—many of which have yet to be found. One of the many lost cities is a place called Tharais, which dates all the way back to ...