The Byzantine Empire, c.520 - 1204

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Simeon Netchev
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A map illustrating the Byzantine Empire (the Greek-speaking eastern half of the Roman Empire with Constantinople as its capital) from the ascension of Justinian I in 527, through the reign of Basil II until the sacking of Constantinople by the Fourth Crusade in 1204 at the request of Venice, and establishment of the Latin Empire. The map also depicts the Empire as a military buffer and cultural bridge between the various feudal kingdoms of Medieval Europe and successive Muslim empires and dynasties of Asia.

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Simeon Netchev
Simeon is a freelance visual designer and history teacher passionate about the human stories behind past events. He believes every image should tell a story and spark interaction, while each map leads on a journey, blending imagination with education.

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Netchev, S. (2022, March 09). The Byzantine Empire, c.520 - 1204. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/15330/the-byzantine-empire-c520---1204/

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Netchev, Simeon. "The Byzantine Empire, c.520 - 1204." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified March 09, 2022. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/15330/the-byzantine-empire-c520---1204/.

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Netchev, Simeon. "The Byzantine Empire, c.520 - 1204." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 09 Mar 2022. Web. 21 Feb 2025.

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