Fall of the Byzantine Empire

Height of the Byzantine Empire

565

The Byzantine Empire was at its height during Justinian’s reign . The height was in the year of 565 A.D. The empire had reached its height in the 4th century. Most of the lands were included that surrounded the Mediterranean Sea. There were about nine lands surrounding the Mediterranean Sea.

Loss of North Africa to Muslims.

Jan 1, 690

In 690 A.D. the Byzantine Empire lost Noth Africa to the Muslims. This event occured in the 7th century. The empire had lost one of the the Byzantines richest. North Africa had been been lost to the muslims without a fight. The lost of North Africa was a terrible lost for the Byzantine Empire.

Muslims attack Constantinople

Jan 1, 693

In 693 A.D. there was an attack on the Constantinople. This was the first Arab attack on the Constantinople. The muslims were ready and prepared for the fight but the Constantinople army was not. The attack on the Constantinople was on and off for seven years. This attack was known as the Arab Siege.

A large Muslim force besiege Constantinople by land and sea.

Jan 1, 718

In 718 A.D there was another attack on the Constantinople by the Muslims. The muslims had attacked on land this time. The muslims and the Constantinple army was ready for a battle. The Constatinople were ready to defend themselves. Unfortunately the attack was then held off.

Emperor Leo III bans the use of Icons.

Jan 1, 726

In 726 A.D. Emperor Leo 111 banned the use of icons. Icons were used to so that people would stay foced on prayer. Icons had became a concern to the emperor and others. Emperor Leo thought that with the icons people would begin to worship them. He thought they would do that instead of worshiping God so he banned them from the people.

Prince Igor attacks the Costantinople

Jan 1, 941

In 941 A.D Prince Iqor attacks the Constantinople. Prince Igor of Kiev first attacks Bithynia. He later then attacked the Constantinople. Prince Igor failed to attack the Byzantine Capital. The Byzantine Empire was real greatful that he had failed.

Loss of Syria to Muslims

Jan 1, 1075

In 1075 A.D the Byzantine Empire lost Syria to Muslims. This event had occured in the 7th century. This battle lasted for six days long. The Muslims had a great vitctory. This had ended the rule of Syria for the Byzantine Empire. This may have been a terrible lost for the Byzantine empire.

Byzantines defeated in Thrace.

Jan 1, 1087

In 1087 A.D. Byzantine defeated in Thrace. The Byzantine would not stop until they had conquered what they had too. Byzantines had destroyed the Russian fleet. They had defeated the Russian fleet in Thrace. They were very proud of their accomplishments.

Crusanders attacks Constantinople

Jan 1, 1204

In 1204 A.D the Crudsanders attacls Constantinople. The Constanitnople had been captured. They had been captured by the armies of the Fourth Crusade. The Crusaders attack and destroyed Greek Orthodox Constantinople. This attack was one of the most remakrable battles in medieval times.

Fall of Constantinople

Jan 1, 1453

In 1453 there was the Fall of the Constantinople. The exact date for the fall for the Constantinople was May 29, 1453. The fall had occured after a siege which had happened on April 6. This battle was also part of the Byzantine-Ottoman Wars. The name of the Constantinople after it had falled was Istanbul.