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Justinian Fortresses | Thessaloniki | To September 30

"From Macedonian to Thessalian Tempi" at the Museum of Byzantine Culture showcases five fortification sites - Rentina, the fortification wall of Cassandreia and the castles of Pydna, Platamon and Velika - from Macedonia and Thessaly which were founded, constructed or renovated during the reign of Justinian I (527-565).

Macedonian Artifacts | Thessaloniki | To May 31

The Museum of Byzantine Culture is hosting the exhibition "From Macedonian to Thessalian Tempi: From Rentina to Velika," showcasing discoveries made during excavations in the central Macedonian region. The artifacts include items from the castle of Rentina, the fortification wall of Cassandreia, as well as the castles of Pydna, Platamon and Velika.

Macedonia & Thessaly Castles | Thessaloniki | December 21 - May 31

The Museum of Byzantine Culture presents "From Macedonian to Thessalian Tempe: From Rentina to Velika," featuring finds from five selected fortification sites in the regions of Macedonia and Thessaly that were founded, constructed or renovated during the reign of Justinian I (527-565).

Fortress Tower of Odessos Found by Chance in Bulgaria's Varna Affirms Data about Odd Byzantine District Quaestura Exercitus

A Late Antiquity fortress wall tower from the Ancient Thracian, Greek, and Roman city of Odessos (Odessus) has been discovered by accident in the Black Sea city of Varna, with rescue archaeological excavations affirming data about the existence of Quaestura Exercitus, a peculiar administrative district in 6th century AD Byzantium (i.e.