A Complete Guide to Byzantine Egypt

Discover the captivating history and rich cultural legacy of Byzantine Egypt, a vibrant crossroads of ancient civilizations.

Legacy

The Byzantine Empire's influence in Egypt left a lasting legacy in the realms of law, language, culture, and technology. Their advancements in governance, preservation of Greek heritage, and innovative engineering projects continue to shape the world today.

Stories

Step back in time to Byzantine Egypt, a land filled with epic stories of power struggles between emperors and rebels, religious conflicts, and cultural exchanges. From the iconic figure of Cleopatra to the intense battles for control of the region, the history of Byzantine Egypt is a tapestry of intrigue and drama.

Overview

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The Chronomancer's Map

30 BC

Egypt becomes a province of the Roman Empire

395 AD

Division of the Roman Empire; Egypt becomes part of the Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine Empire)

527-565 AD

Reign of Emperor Justinian I, who reclaims parts of Egypt from the Sassanid Persians

641 AD

Muslim conquest of Egypt; beginning of Arab rule

661-750 AD

Umayyad Caliphate controls Egypt

868 AD

Tulunid dynasty establishes rule in Egypt

969 AD

Fatimid Caliphate conquers Egypt; establishes Cairo as capital

1171 AD

Ayyubid dynasty takes control of Egypt under Saladin

1250 AD

Mamluk Sultanate established in Egypt

1517 AD

Ottoman Empire conquers Egypt, ending Mamluk rule

1798 AD

Napoleon Bonaparte invades Egypt

1805 AD

Muhammad Ali Pasha becomes ruler of Egypt under Ottoman suzerainty

1882 AD

British occupation of Egypt

1922 AD

Egypt gains independence from Britain, becomes a constitutional monarchy

1952 AD

Egyptian Revolution; overthrow of King Farouk I, beginning of Republic

1956 AD

Nationalization of the Suez Canal by President Gamal Abdel Nasser

1970 AD

Death of President Nasser; Anwar Sadat becomes President

1979 AD

Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty signed at Camp David Accords

2011 AD

Egyptian Revolution; overthrow of President Hosni Mubarak

2012 AD

Mohamed Morsi becomes Egypt's first democratically elected President

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