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Well, that’s a loaded question! Did the Byzantines really lose Egypt? It’s complicated. You see, the Byzantine Empire was in control of Egypt for centuries, but eventually their hold on the region weakened and it fell to Arab forces. So while they didn’t necessarily “lose” it in a traditional sense, they certainly weren’t able to maintain their grip on the area. It’s an interesting story of power shifts and cultural changes that are still felt today.
How Did The Byzantines Lose Egypt? [Solved]
Byzantine rule in the country had been rocked when Egypt was taken over by the Sasanian Empire for a decade, from 618–629. But Heraclius managed to get it back. Ten years later, the caliphate swooped in and took advantage of Byzantines’ exhaustion to grab Egypt.
- The Byzantine Empire lost control of Egypt in 641 AD when it was conquered by the Rashidun Caliphate.
- This marked the end of Byzantine rule in Egypt, which had lasted for over 500 years since the founding of Constantinople in 330 AD.
- The loss of Egypt was a major blow to the Byzantines, as it had been an important source of revenue and strategic location for them throughout their history.
- The conquest also weakened the Byzantine Empire’s ability to defend itself against other threats, such as those from the Sassanid Persians and later from the Ottoman Turks.
- After losing control of Egypt, the Byzantines were unable to regain it and eventually fell to Ottoman forces in 1453 AD, ending their thousand-year reign over much of Europe and Asia Minor.
The Byzantines sure did lose Egypt - it was a real bummer. In the end, they just couldn’t hang on to it. I mean, they tried their best, but it wasn’t enough. Oh well, such is life!
