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Constantinople earthquake of 447

447 CE · Byzantine Empire, Europe · Disaster

The area around Constantinople was affected by a major earthquake in AD 447. It caused serious damage to the recently completed Theodosian walls in Constantinople, destroying 57 towers and large stretches of the walls.

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