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However, soon after, the expansion was abruptly stopped in 1071 with the Byzantine defeat in the
Battle of Manzikert. The aftermath of this important battle sent the empire into a protracted period of decline.
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Roman Empire - Wikipediaeir lands during the 8th century and, beginning in the 9th century, reclaimed parts of the conquered lands. [33] In 1000 AD, the Eastern Empire was at its height: Basil II reconquered Bulgaria and Armenia, culture and trade flourished. [34] <span>However, soon after, the expansion was abruptly stopped in 1071 with the Byzantine defeat in the Battle of Manzikert. The aftermath of this important battle sent the empire into a protracted period of decline. Two decades of internal strife and Turkic invasions ultimately paved the way for Emperor Alexios I Komnenos to send a call for help to the Western European kingdoms in 1095. [30]
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