10 Interesting Fact About The Byzantine Empire

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• The Byzantine Empire is the successor country of the Roman Empire which was founded in the 4th century AD.
• Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire, became one of the largest cities in the world in the 6th and 7th centuries.
• Emperor Justinian I, who ruled in the 6th century, was known as one of the most influential emperors in Byzantine's history.
• The Byzantine Empire has a rich arts and architectural tradition, including large churches, mosaics, and statues.
• The Byzantine Empire is one of the strongest forces in the world in the 10th and 11th centuries.
• The Byzantine Empire plays an important role in Christian history, with many emperors involved in ecclesiastical matters and theological thinking.
• The Byzantine Empire created a strong legal system, including the famous Justinian law.
• The Byzantine Empire has a sophisticated administrative system, with officials responsible for various fields of government.
• During the age of Byzantine, trade, art, and science developed rapidly.
• The Byzantine Empire finally collapsed in 1453 when Constantinople fell into the hands of the Ottoman Empire.