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31 January, 19:39

Why do so few artworks of the Early Byzantine Empire still exist today?

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  1. 31 January, 20:50
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    One reason for this was that the buildings were later changed and rebuild - this is a reason for why surviving architecture from this time is rare.

    However, I think the question is leading us to the topic of iconoclastic controversy - in 8th and 9th century people believed that the portrayal of religious icons was inappropriate and frequently destroyed earlier religious works.

    So the answer is: they were destroyed in 8th and 9th century.
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