Byzantine civilisation in the 12th century
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During the 12th century, the civilization of the Byzantine Empire experienced a period of intense change and development. This has led some historians to refer to a 12th-century 'Renaissance' in Byzantine cultural and intellectual achievement.[1] These changes were particularly significant in two areas of Byzantine civilization: its economic prosperity, and its artistic output.
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