The prolonged siege ended in failure in the face of the city's strong walls, the Byzantine defense and the incendiary weapons employed, and the harsh winter conditions. This defense is regarded as an important turning point in the survival of Byzantium and in halting the advance of Islamic armies into Europe.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Arab Siege of Constantinople (717-718)?
- The forces of the Umayyad Caliphate besieged the Byzantine capital Constantinople by land and sea in 717-718.
- When did Arab Siege of Constantinople (717-718) happen?
- 717 CE
- Where did Arab Siege of Constantinople (717-718) take place?
- Konstantinopolis