Byzantine Empire

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  • 330

    Constantine founds the new capital of the Roman Empire.

    Constantine founds the new capital of the Roman Empire.
    Byzantium then named Constantinople ( the city of Constantinople).
  • 476

    Old Rome falls.

    Old Rome falls.
    Under Barbarian attacks.
  • 525

    Justinian married with Theodora.

    Justinian married with Theodora.
  • 527

    Justinian's reign begins.

    Justinian's reign begins.
  • 532

    Started building Hagia Sophia.

    Started building Hagia Sophia.
  • 532

    Nika rebellion started.

    Nika rebellion started.
  • 542

    Worst year of the Bubonic Plague in the Byzantine Empire.

    Worst year of the Bubonic Plague in the Byzantine Empire.
    Arrive from India on ships infested with rats.
  • Jan 1, 610

    Heraclius becomes Emperor.

    Heraclius becomes Emperor.
  • Jan 1, 626

    Persians and Avars attacked Constantinople.

    Persians and Avars attacked Constantinople.
  • Feb 1, 641

    Heraclius died.

    Heraclius died.
  • Jan 1, 674

    Arab armies attack Constantinople.

    Arab armies attack Constantinople.
  • Jan 1, 700

    The bubonic plague finally faded.

    The bubonic plague finally faded.
    The illness broke out repeatedly until around 700 when it finally faded.
  • Jan 1, 717

    Arab armies struck again Constantinople.

    Arab armies struck again Constantinople.
  • Jan 1, 1121

    Reconquest of Southwestern Asia Minor.

    Reconquest of Southwestern Asia Minor.
  • Jan 1, 1350

    The Byzantine empire was reduced to the tip of Anatolia and the strip of the Balkans.

    The Byzantine empire was reduced to the tip of Anatolia and the strip of the Balkans.
  • Jan 1, 1453

    Fall of Constantinople.

    Fall of Constantinople.
    Ottoman turks.

  • The Roman Empire divides.

    The Roman Empire divides.
    West and East.

  • Theodora died.

    Theodora died.