Church of Saint Polyeuktos

ancient building, Istanbul, Turkey

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In Western architecture: The early Byzantine period (330–726)
…recently discovered remains of the church of St. Polyeuktos show. The church was founded by the princess Juliana Anicia (granddaughter of Valentinian III), whose name is known from an illuminated manuscript dated 512. The change was advanced still further some 30 years later, thanks to the patronage of the emperor…
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