End of the Byzantine Empire

The End of the Byzantine Empire occurred in 1453 when the Ottoman Turks captured Constantinople, its capital city. Over centuries, the empire weakened due to internal conflicts, external invasions, and economic decline. Constantinople, a vital center of trade, culture, and Christianity, was strategic for controlling southeastern Europe and the Middle East. The fall marked the complete end of the Byzantine Empire, which had once been a powerful successor of the Roman Empire, and led to the rise of the Ottoman Empire, shaping regional history for centuries to come.