oct 10, 1453 - The Fall of Constantinople
Description:
The Byzantine Empire started to shrink under the impact of foreign attacks. Until 1350, it was reduced to the tip of Anatolia and a strip of the Balkans. Yet thanks to its large walls, its fleet, and its strategic location, Constantinople survived for another 100 years. Finally, the city fell to the Ottoman Turks in 1453.Added to timeline:
Date:
oct 10, 1453
Now
~ 572 years ago