Byzantine Empire

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Constantinople is the capital of the Byzantine Empire.

The Byzantine Empire is located near the Black ad Mediterranean Seas which help impact the trade routes between the different empires.

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Byzantine Empire

Byzantine Empire

The Byzantine Empire as under the rule of Justinian and Theodora

Justinian was from a peasant family and Theodora was an actress which also meant that she was also a prostitute.

They both came from the lowest standard and showed that anyone could rule even if they were from the bottom of the food chain.

The walls surrounding Constantinople were meant to keep other threatening clans or groups from bringing the center of trade and excellent economy to the ground.

It was made up of three different sized walls with two moats in between each wall.

The Hagia Sophia was constructed under Justinian's rule

It was a cathedral

It is now a museum in modern day Istanbul

Portrays both Christianity and Islamic religions

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