Siege of Constantinople (717–718)

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:historical_event
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Leo_III
gptkbp:aftermath Strengthened Byzantine defenses
gptkbp:casualties High on both sides
gptkbp:consequences Shift in power dynamics in the region
gptkbp:cultural_impact Inspiration for later military strategies
Influenced Islamic historical narratives
Reflected in Byzantine chronicles
gptkbp:defense gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:Sultan
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations Strengthened Byzantine alliances
gptkbp:end_date 718
gptkbp:historical_analysis Studied by historians for military strategy
Examined for its political implications
Analyzed for its economic impact
Reviewed for its cultural ramifications
Considered a case study in siege warfare
Critiqued for its leadership decisions
Debated for its long-term effects on Europe
Discussed in the context of Byzantine resilience
Explored for its implications on Islamic history
Investigated for its technological advancements
gptkbp:historical_context Umayyad expansion
Byzantine resilience
gptkbp:historical_event Byzantine Empire remained intact
gptkbp:historical_significance Set a precedent for future sieges
Demonstrated the effectiveness of Byzantine defenses
Marked a turning point in Byzantine history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Siege of Constantinople (717–718)
gptkbp:launch_date 717
gptkbp:leadership Leo III was a key figure
Maslama ibn Abd al-Malik led the siege
gptkbp:legacy Influenced Byzantine art and literature
Influenced future sieges of Constantinople
gptkbp:location gptkb:Constantinople
gptkbp:military_strategy Use of cavalry
Use of infantry
Significant naval battles occurred
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:Leo_III
Maslama ibn Abd al-Malik
gptkbp:primary_source gptkb:Theophanes_the_Confessor
gptkb:Chronicle_of_Michael_the_Syrian
gptkbp:result Byzantine victory
gptkbp:significance Prevented Muslim expansion into Europe
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of trade routes
Byzantine control over the Mediterranean
Delayed Islamic expansion into Europe
gptkbp:tactics gptkb:military_siege
Greek fire
Used catapults
Used siege towers
gptkbp:weather_conditions Harsh winter affected the siege