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565
The Height of The Byzantine Empire
The height of the Byzantine Empire was when it had most of the land.This was when it was the most dominant.Byzantine Empire was the continuation of the Roman Empire in the Greek-speaking, eastern part of the Mediterranean. Flourishing during the reign of the Macedonian emperors. -
568
When they Lose Northern Italy.
Lombards invade Italy, eventually taking Northern Italy from the Byzantines. -
Mar 11, 610
When they lost main cities to the Muslims
Heraclius becomes emperor. Temporary possession of Mesopotamia. The theme system is installed. The Empire's language changes to Greek. Eventual Lost of Syria, Palestine, and Egypt to Muslims. -
Feb 12, 693
When the Muslims try to attack Constantinople.
Muslims attack Constantinople.They tried to take over Constantinople and make it theres.But they fought there way through the muslims and win there territory back. -
Mar 14, 693
They lose Africa To Muslims.
The muslims attack Africa and beat the Byzantine army and they take over there land. -
Jan 11, 717
The Muslims almost took over
The muslims attack Constantinople with there biggest division they had and almost took over. -
May 13, 726
Emperor Leo III
Emperor Leo III bans the use of Icons. -
Jan 11, 800
When Charlemagne becomes King
Charlemagne, king of the Franks, is crowned "Emperor of the Romans" by Pope Leo III in Rome. For the first time in 300 years, there is an emperor of the "East" and an emperor of the "West". -
Feb 12, 843
They restored the use of icons.
The use of Icons is restored. -
Feb 12, 1453
The Fall of the Byzantine Empire
Fall of Constantinople to the Ottomans. End of the Byzantine Empire.The Ottoman Turks eventually got tired of the fails that his associates kept failing over and over again.So he and his army went in and took over the Constantinople city.With the help of the Crusaders.They renamed the city to Instabul.
