... , it came to an end. However, the culture of art, literature, and architecture lived on, as it was adopted by the Byzantine empire. The Byzantine empire, once known as the Eastern Roman Empire, was heavily influenced by the Roman culture. Architecture such as the arch, the forum, and columns were practiced in Byzantine's buildings and churches. One of Rome's pastimes, chariot ... of Istanbul. The first building to be erected on the premises was once known as the "Great Church". The basilica opened in February of 360 AD and practiced Eastern Orthodox Christianity; it served as the primary...

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