Historical Hunts, Ltd

SILK ROAD HUNT VIII

The story of the Byzantine Empire from 476 AD to 1453 AD
By SebastianTiogar (Sebby)
Byzantium is an ancient city dating back to the golden age of Greece.  It was located where the Mediterranean Sea meets the Black Sea and the eastern portion of what we think of today as Europe, meets the western portion of what we think of as the middle east.  Thus it was a critical commercial hub with merchants from the east as well as those from the west coming to trade; also merchants from the south, notably Egypt, and merchants from the north (what would eventually be Russia).
During the age of the Roman Empire, it became their Eastern Capital, second only to Rome in importance.  When Alexandria fell, many of its riches, in the form of books on math, science (especially chemistry) and literature; art as well as jewels and precious metals, were brought to Byzantium by those fleeing the destruction of Alexandria. 
When Rome fell, many of its riches, including literature, science, mathematics, art, and so on, also arrived in Byzantium as people fled the invaders.  During the onslaught of the Huns, Mongols, Goths, Visigoths, and Vandals, Byzantium stood as a seemingly impregnable stronghold, keeping safe the treasures of the Roman, Greek, and Egyptian golden eras. 
For nearly 1000 years, Byzantium controlled all trade along the Silk Road.  Its markets teamed with peoples from all over the world; and boasted goods from every corner of the known world at that time... spices, silks, jewelry, art, books, -- it was all available in the markets of Byzantium.  Caravans left from Byzantium.  Caravans terminated their journeys in Byzantium.  Ships sallied in and out of its harbors.
As a result, Byzantine culture was truly a melting pot of all that was best in the ancient world.

Your first stop is at #001 Imperial Palace

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Dickens/91/61/26
Your first gift is this stylish bracelet.  Wear it as you continue your hunt.
It will help the gift Pagodas rez more quickly for you.

#060 Jezzixa Cazalet for Prism Designs
Jezzixa Cazalet
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bal%20Harbour/43/58/22
                            Kayo Geisha          Jawhar the protector
Founded in 2008, Prism Designs creates and sells clothing for women and men, under the brands Prism Designs, Jezzixa Cazalet for Prism Designs and Prism Designs Men. All of the divisions are conveniently located on the Bal Harbour sim. 
We wish to create an extraordinary guest experience that excites both in soul and mind. 
"Prism Designs ... adding color to your Second Life"

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#061 Kittycat's Creations
Kittycat Ninetails
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Jeonbuk/152/47/95
Byzantium Treats Tray
We make drinks, decanters, furniture, textures, mesh, sculpts and scripts.  If we do not have a drink, and you want it, we are delighted to make it for you.  Custom work is our specialty.
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#062 [Eklektikos]
Isabel Philly
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/City%20of%20Concord/28/16/21

Byzantine Garden
    [Eklektikos] offers a variety of items, well, pretty much whatever pops into the creator's (me) head.  You can find furniture, art, decor, maybe even some clothing.  
I create for Biggies, Petites and everything in-between.   There are Petite Only items and/or resizable items for almost everything I make.  In the petite area there are some exclusive items, ie the Biggie Collection.
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#063 Kismet
Cierra Anatine
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Kismet/82/116/23

*K* Byzantine Reliquary
*Kismet* - Medieval, Celtic, Old World Design
Four sims of medieval and classic old world homes, furniture, kitchens, and accessories for your castle, manor house, mansion, or cottage.  Everything for Medieval, Celtic, fantasy, Renaissance,  Victorian, and Gorean role play lifestyles.

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#064 E-mesh
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mirror%20Lake/118/234/21

#065 ~XM~ Designs
XMarieX Fairport
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Catupiry/109/17/2778

~XM~ Mosaic Byzantium Pool
Marie is in the process of getting a RL Service Dog to assist with her disability.
All donations and proceeds help to bring this needed  life saving dog home.
Learn more about this service dog and how you can help here:
http://mariesdog.blogspot.com/
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#066 Dandy and Niki Creations
Dandara Swords
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Stratus/248/234/42
Notre Dame Purse / Icon Hunter Bag
Sexy and Casual clothes.....and Steampunk!
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#067 Zoe's Garden
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Michigan%20Bay/227/162/25

#068 Neon Deer
MsCheeseSauce (Alex ''Cheese'' Sauce)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Doyle/187/44/24


Silk Road Spices
Neon Deer is a colorful store specializing in mesh content, including decor, accessories, furniture, and even pets!

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#069 The Rug Shop
Sasheba Looming
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Che%20Che/136/65/56
Moooie Byz. Chapter 4 Rug (not a texture change rug this year)
Since 2008! Weaving colorful ~Contemporary ~ Rugs with borders.
Affordable & Non scripted. Modern, Carpet, Tapestry, Rug, Mat, Home Decor.

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#070 Cherry's Decorating Shop
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Doyle/85/38/24

#071 Texworks
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Yosemite/237/195/1253

#072 Suki's Silken Fashions
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hanbok/181/18/110


and to Perryn Peterson for producing another successful Silk Road Hunt.