# Byzantine Empire — WHE Definition Discussion

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**Created:** [September 19, 2018, 9:20am UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/byzantine-empire-whe-definition-discussion/2831 "2018-09-19T09:20:08Z")\
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The Byzantine Empire existed from 330 to 1453. It is often called the Eastern Roman Empire or simply Byzantium. The Byzantine capital was founded at Constantinople by Constantine I (r. 306-337). The Byzantine Empire varied in size over the centuries, at one time or another, possessing territories located in Italy, Greece, the Balkans, Levant, Asia Minor, and North Africa.

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_This is a companion discussion topic for the original content at [https://www.worldhistory.org/Byzantine\_Empire/](https://www.worldhistory.org/Byzantine_Empire/)._

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**Post date:** [July 28, 2026, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/byzantine-empire-whe-definition-discussion/2831/2 "2026-07-28T21:35:16Z")

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