@empire.anthem: The Byzantine–Sasanian War (602–628) was a long conflict between the Byzantine Empire and the Sasanian Persian Empire. The war began when Persia invaded Byzantine lands after political instability in Constantinople. The Persians captured major territories like Syria, Egypt, and even Jerusalem, taking the sacred True Cross. When Heraclius became emperor, he changed the course of the war. Instead of only defending, he launched counter-attacks deep into Persian territory. In 627, Heraclius won a major victory at the Battle of Nineveh, which broke Persian power. Soon after, a peace treaty was signed, and all lost lands were returned to Byzantium. Although Byzantium won, both empires became weak, which later helped new powers rise in the region. #byzantine #Heraclius #EasternRomanEmpire #persian #iran

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