File:Skylitzes. Basil II vs Georgians.jpg

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English: A miniature depicting the defeat of the Georgian king George I ("Georgios of Abasgia") by the Byzantine emperor Basil. Skylitzes Matritensis, fol. 195v. George is shown as fleeing on horseback on the right and Basil holding a shield and lance on the left.
Date 12th century
date QS:P,+1150-00-00T00:00:00Z/7
Source Skyllitzes Matritensis (Biblioteca Nacional de España)
Author Unknown authorUnknown author
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