The Byzantine Empire was ruled by emperors of the Heraclian dynasty from 610 to 711 AD. The Heraclian period encompassed the Byzantine–Sasanian War of 602–628, the Early Muslim conquests, and major po
The Byzantine Empire after Heraclius reconquered the Eastern Provinces from the Sassanids.
Solidus of Heraclius' reign, showing his son Constantine III as co-emperor.
The Arsanias River, now known as the Murat River in modern Turkey.
Battle between Heraclius and the Persians. Fresco by Piero della Francesca, c. 1452
The Byzantine Empire under the Justinian dynasty began in 518 AD with the accession of Justin I. Under the Justinian dynasty, particularly the reign of Justinian I, the empire reached its greatest ter
Byzantine Empire under the Heraclian dynasty
…major uprisings by the Greens and Blues forced Maurice to abdicate. The Senate approved Phocas as the new Emperor and Maurice, the last emperor of the Justinian dynasty, was murdered along with his four sons. The Persian King Khosrau II responded by launching an assault on the Empire, ostensibly to avenge Maurice, who…
A coin showing the bust of Justin I.
Consular diptych (540) of Justin, son of Germanus, cousin of Justinian