Byzantine Empire Metal Chess Set With 20cm Wooden Chessboard/Box ManopoulosByzantine Empire Metal Chess set with Gold & Silver Chessmen Blue Chessboard 20cm on wooden box The Legend The most long lasting empire of all times existed and ruled the eastern part of Europe for more than 1000 years. The orthodox continuation of the Roman Empire, known as the Byzantine Empire, expanded significantly with victorious crusades across the East and West. Their culture was formed by the Greek civilization and their language was the