timeline

  • the founding of Constantinople
    330

    the founding of Constantinople

    emperor constantine established Constantinople as the new capital of the Roman empire. this location helped the city become a major center of trade and it marked the beginning of the byzantine empire
  • start of the Reign of Justinian l
    527

    start of the Reign of Justinian l

    Justinian l ruled the byzantine empire and sought to revive the empires greatness. he commissioned the construction of hagia Sophia and codified Roman laws.
  • Byzantines take over north Africa from the vandals
    533

    Byzantines take over north Africa from the vandals

    The Byzantines retake north africa from the vandals. this is while they are under Belisarius and this ends up ending the vandal kingdom. and the revival of north Africa is completed.
  • Hijra of Muhammad
    622

    Hijra of Muhammad

    Muhammad's migration from mecca to medina marked the beginning of the Islamic calendar. this event led to the spread of Islam.