Justinian’s glorious rule

Asha Singapogu

Lesson 4

September 9 2019

Justinian’s glorious rule

The Western Roman Empire became dilapidated until Barbarians finally invaded but on the other hand the Eastern Roman Empire stood intrepidly. The Eastern Roman Empire later became the Byzantine Empire. When the first capable Emperor who was Justinian came to power the laws where different in each part of the Empire. Justinian then made a set of laws that were used all over his Empire. Justinian starts with just so you can always remember that he was the man that made just laws.

            Justinian was famous not only for making just laws but for other things also. Justinian gloriously rebuilt the dilapidated capitol city Constantinople. He also built the most beautiful church in the world the Hagia Sophia. It had a massive magnificent marble dome which overlooks many other smaller domes. Inside it is decorated with mosaics and gold. Today the Hagia Sophia is a museum that awes visitors. Justinian recaptured land from Barbarians under Justinian the Byzantine Empire was strong large and glorious.