siege of constantinople 674

As human civilizations arise and develop, they accumulate knowledge. Following the First Arab siege of Constantinople (674–678), the Arabs and Byzantines enjoyed a period of peace. google_ad_height = 600; Thread starter Thessalonian; Start date Nov 5, 2011; Tags 674 arab constantinople siege successful; Home. It occurred from 674-678 and was perpetrated by Arabs. A peace treaty was signed soon after, and following the outbreak of another Muslim civil war, the Byzantines even experienced a period of ascendancy over the Caliphate. Arab Siege of Constantinople in 674 AD was successful. (Public Domain), Cam Rea is a Military Historian and currently the Associate Editor/Writer at Strategy & Tactics Press. Mu'awiya dispatched another army, led by his son (and future Caliph) Yazid, to Fadhala's aid. [15] In fact, the "siege" of Constantinople was a series of engagements around the city, which may even be stretched to include Yazid's 669 attack. Distracted, Muawiyah, knowing that he would have to divert his forces and concentrate them elsewhere, negotiated a truce with the Byzantine emperor in 659 AD and agreed to pay tribute to the Empire. [34], Coordinates: 41°00′44″N 28°58′34″E / 41.01224°N 28.976018°E / 41.01224; 28.976018,