Late Roman / Byzantine Ruins Map

The above Byzantine archeological sites map features all Byzantine sites across Africa, Europe and the Middle East. For ease of use, the Byzantine sites map was categorized in:

1. Byzantine army / defences (such as walls or fortresses)
2. Byzantine Religious buildings (Includes churches and monasteries)
3. Byzantine cities / areas
4. Museums related to Byzantine history

A short introduction to using the Byzantine sites maps can be found here.

These sites offer a diverse set of ruins and ancient sites that show Byzantine development at various stages of its long existance. For example, the Byzantine Castle of Skiathos was only taken by the Venitians in 1453. The Castle of Skiathos is a historic fortification located on the Greek island of Skiathos. The castle includes typical Byzantine military architecture and played an important role in protecting the island from various invaders. 

On the other hand, we have a handful of Byzantine cities that were abandoned after earthquakes during the 7th century. One example is The Sagalassos Archaeological Site, located in present-day Turkey, which was an important local city during the Byzantine Empire. It features well-preserved ruins from the Roman and Byzantine periods. The site includes remnants of public buildings, such as baths, theaters and churches (former temples), which were in use during Byzantine times. The archaeological findings offer insights into the city’s role and daily life under Byzantine rule.