jan 1, 1453 - The Byzantine Empire Falls
Description:
The Byzantine Empire (Also known as the Eastern Rome Empire) Was a vast and powerful civilization with origins that can be traced to 330 A.D. When the Roman emperor Constantine dedicated a “New Rome” in the ancient Greek colony of Byzantium. The eastern half survived for 1,000 more years. The Byzantine Empire finally fell in 1453, after an Ottoman army stormed Constantinople.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1453
Now
~ 572 years ago