Changes of enduring consequences in Byzantine cities: The allusive nature of the texts By Helen Saradi

https://www.academia.edu/45567126/Changes_of_enduring_consequences_in_Byzantine_cities_The_allusive_nature_of_the_texts The study examines the dissolution of public spaces in early Byzantine cities in relation to textual evidence. It argues that cultural changes were the primary cause for the abandonment of monumental Roman architecture, beginning gradually in the 4th century. The reliability of written sources and their significance in understanding the radical urban changes are analyzed, revealing that authors often obscure details due to acceptance of cultural change, adherence to literary conventions, or state-driven perspectives. ...