The defeat at the Battle of Manzikert was a pivotal moment for the Byzantine Empire as it undermined its power and allowed Turk nomads to settle in Anatolia. The battle took place on August 26, 1071 ...
The other side of the coin depicts a man standing, right arm slightly raised holding a trident, left hand holding a palm leaf; at the foot of the man, a symbol; to the right and left of the man, the ...