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This exploration delves into the history of the Byzantine Empire, emerging from the division of the Roman Empire in 294 AD. It highlights the grandeur of Constantinopolis—modern-day Istanbul—under the reign of Emperor Justinian and Empress Theodora from 527 to 564 AD. Discover the architectural marvel of the Church of Hagia Sophia and the significance of Justinian's legal reforms in the Corpus Juris Civilis. The narrative also addresses the threats posed by barbarian invasions and the rising influence of the Sassanids and Arabia, framing the complexities of this transformative era.
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The Ancient Middle East
7. Byzantium: The "New Rome"
Justinian’s Code Corpus Juris Civilis: 1. Digest 2. Code 3. Institutes
6c Arabia: A Threat to the Great Empires ? ?