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Byzantine Empire

Fortification of the walls of Constantinople

5th Century
Byzantine Empire

Theodosius II focused on fortification of the walls of Constantinople, which left the city impervious to most attacks until 1204. Large portions of the Theodosian Walls are preserved to the present day.


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