Byzantine administrative division

The Byzantine administrative division was a structured system used to organize their vast empire efficiently. It was divided into large regions called themes, each governed by a military governor known as a strategos. These themes were further subdivided into smaller units like districts and cities, facilitating local governance, taxation, and military service. This layered hierarchy allowed the Byzantines to effectively manage diverse populations, defend borders, and maintain control over their territories, balancing civil and military authority to ensure stability across the empire.