The Byzantine Empire, also known as the Eastern Roman Empire, was the continuation of the Roman Empire centred on Constantinople during late antiquity and the Middle Ages. Having survived the conditions that led to the fall of the Western Roman Empire in the 5th century AD, it endured until the fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Empire in 1453.

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The chlamys continued into the Byzantine period, when it was often much larger and usually worn sideways, at least by emperors, and likely made of silk. It was held on with a fibula brooch at the wearer's right shoulder and nearly reached the ground at front and back.

Recent excavations at Yenikapı in Istanbul, Turkey related to the Marmaray Project have unearthed the remains of Constantinople’s Theodosian Harbour, including 37 Byzantine shipwrecks of 5th- to 11th-century date.

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Introducing our exclusive Byzantine cape dress, a luxurious ensemble of an embellished cape and crumbled cotton inner. The material of the cape is premium Cherry, adorned with exquisite pearls and beads, while the inner features a boat neck, maggi sleeves, and two zipper-locked pockets for added convenience.

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ANTIQUE BYZANTINE PRIEST'S CAPE. Made in Germany ''Max E. Brodbeck Company'', Brooklyn, NY. Turn of the century with brass cups heavily brocaded and metal stitching 'IHS' metal stitching on cape. Age appropriate wear. 57'' from top of neck to bottom.