29 mai 1453 - Mehmed II conquers Constantinople
Description:
Following a period of decline, Sultan Mehmed II wanted to take Constantinople for himself. In 1453 the Ottomans led a major land and sea assault against Constantinople using cannons to break the city's walls. After a siege of almost two months, the Byzantine Empire fell, allowing Mehmed II to conquer Constantinople and transform it into an Ottoman paradise.Photo: After tearing down Constantinople's walls, the Ottoman army begin their seige.
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Date:
29 mai 1453
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~ Il y a 572 ans