Byzantine era

Byzantine era

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During the 14th century, around 1341-1346, Abdera, which during the Byzantine period was named as Polystylon, like all the other Thracian cities, faced the consequences of the civil war which erupted between Anna Palaiologina, widow of the Emperor Andronikos the 3rd, and John Katakouzinos, this happened while the Ottomans are only one step away from intruding the Byzantine empire.

Now, let’s try to remember parts of the history of the region during the Byzantine era. During the 14th century, around 1341-1346, Abdera, which during the Byzantine period was named as Polystylon, like all the other Thracian cities, faced the consequences of the civil war which erupted between Anna Palaiologina, widow of the Emperor Andronikos the 3rd, and John Kantakouzinos. This happened while the Ottomans, are only one step away from intruding the Byzantine empire.

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