: The Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine Empire) survived another thousand years, finally falling in 1453 when Constantinople was taken by the Turks. Reforming Rome in Gaming
: In 286 AD, the empire was divided into Western and Eastern halves to make it more manageable. Roman Empire
: Plagued by invasions and economic crises, the Western Roman Empire collapsed in 476 AD when the last emperor, Romulus Augustulus, was deposed. : The Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine Empire) survived