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All these events in the timeline made a strong impact on the Byzantine Empire. Fact 1 shows that the Byzantine Empire created one of the most important structure, "Hagia Sophia." This established a strong development in the arts/ architecture. Fact 2 Constantine changed the name of the capital from Byzantium to Constantinople. Soon after, the capital became a great center for arts and cultural. One Heraclius became emperor he switches the language to Greek and had temporary control of Mesopotamia. After Heraclius reign, Emperor Leo III took power. He bans the use of Icons, paintings or structures of religious ideas or beliefs that one worships. These all created an important peak for the Byzantine Empire.

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Constantinopolis

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Hagia Sophia

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byzantine history in 3 minutes (527-1453)

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610 A.D-Heraclius becomes emperor. Temporary possession of Mesopotamia.The Empire's language changes to Greek.

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726 A.D.- Emperor Leo III bans the use to Icons

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Constantinopolis became arts and cultural center of the civilized world between 330- 565

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325 A.D.-The Hagia Sophia was built.This Place of worship is one of the most important structures in Byzantine architecture

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330 A.D. - Constantine, the roman leader, made Byzantium the capital of the Roman Empire, which he renamed Constantinople.