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The Roman Empire Divided in 294

The Roman Empire Divided in 294

Constantine’s City--Constantinopolis

Constantine’s City--Constantinopolis

Barbarian Invasions of the Roman Empire

Barbarian Invasions of the Roman Empire

Constantinople: A Greek City

(Istanbul Today)

Constantinople: A Greek City

(Istanbul Today)

Sunset on the “Golden Horn”Sunset on the “Golden Horn”

Emperor Justinian [r. 527-564]

Emperor Justinian [r. 527-564]

Empress TheodoraEmpress Theodora

Justinian’s Empire at its Peak

Justinian’s Empire at its Peak

Church of Hagia Sophia [Holy Wisdom]

Church of Hagia Sophia [Holy Wisdom]

Interior of the Church of Hagia Sophia

Interior of the Church of Hagia Sophia

Justinian’s CodeJustinian’s CodeCorpus Juris Civilis: 1. Digest 2. Code 3. Institutes Compiled Roman law Made law easier to use

Byzantine & Sassanid Empires, 6c

Byzantine & Sassanid Empires, 6c

6c Arabia

:

A Threat

to the

Great

Empires

6c Arabia

:

A Threat

to the

Great

Empires

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