| Eastern Roman Empire Βασιλεία Ῥωμαίων | |
|---|---|
| 395 CE–1453 CE | |
 Flag | |
 Byzantium in 555CE | |
| Capital | Constantinople |
| Common languages | Greek |
| Dominant mode of production | Feudalism |
| History | |
• Formation of the Roman Empire | 27 BCE |
• Fall of the Western Roman Empire | 476 CE 395 CE |
• Constantinople falls; Byzantium ends | 1453 CE 1453 CE |
| Population | |
• 565 CE estimate | ~26,000,000 |
Byzantium, also called the Byzantine Empire or the Eastern Roman Empire, was an imperial state that lasted from 395-1453 CE. It is commonly viewed as a medieval continuation of the Roman Empire.