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The Byzantine Empire was destroyed.
In north Asia Minor.
conquest of asia minor by the Seljuk turks
Battle of Manzikert
Asia Minor was part of the Persian Empire. Alexander the Great took the Persian Empire by military conquest.
The conquest of Asia Minor by the Seljuk Turks in the 11th century significantly weakened the Byzantine Empire, leading to the loss of key territories and resources. This shift also facilitated the rise of Turkish dominance in the region, laying the groundwork for the eventual establishment of the Ottoman Empire. Additionally, it altered the cultural and demographic landscape of Asia Minor, as Turkish tribes settled in the area, leading to a gradual Turkification of the region.
When he crossed the Hellespont from Europe ti Asia Minor, which was held by the Persians.
persian wars.
The breakaway of the Greek city-states of Asia Minor, the rise of Macedonia and its conquest of Persia.
There was a temporary spread of Greek culture, however later conquest from Rome and Asian peoples reverse much of this.
europeans began to search for a water based trade route to Asia
europeans began to search for a water based trade route to Asia