Siege of Constantinople
Siege of Constantinople, part of the Arab, Byzantine wars in 717.
717-718 combined land and sea offensive by the Arabs of the Umayyad Caliphate against the capital city of the Byzantine Empire, Constantinople.
| Date | 717 |
|---|---|
| Century | 8th century |
| Part of | Arab–Byzantine wars |
| Location today | Turkey, Byzantine Empire |
| Nearest place to visit | Istanbul, Turkey (about 52 km) |
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