Byzantine Empire

Continuation of the Roman Empire in its eastern provinces during Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages.

Core Principles & Analysis

• Constantine I founded its capital, Constantinople, on the site of Byzantium in 330 AD.
• Justinian I codified Roman law in the Corpus Juris Civilis in the 6th century.
• Fell when Ottoman forces breached Constantinople's walls in 1453.

Specifications & Metrics

• ERA: 330 AD – 1453 AD
• REGION: Eastern Mediterranean