Justinian I (527-565)

                                                                                 

Justinian I (527-565) - taking advantage of the weakness of the barbarian country is leading a successful wars of conquest, occupied by Italy, Illyria, Vandal state in Tunisia, part of Hispania, briefly restored unique Roman Empire, a major construction in the capital - Church. Sofia, Construction, struggle against the remnants of paganism and Christian heresy, church dogma determined by the Ecumenical Council
- Justinian's reign was economically exhausted Empire and that of his successors
weakens and loses a substantial part of the territory
- Avari - equestrian Asian nation gather Slavs in large tribal alliance in
Danube region and the successful fight against the Byzantine Empire, 582 years. destroy Sirmium - key
Balkans