Discover the ancient alliance between the Göktürk Empire and Byzantium, exploring the diplomatic relations and military cooperation that defined Turko-Roman ties in Late Antiquity. From the first Turkic state to the joint victories against Persia, delve into the forgotten history of this powerful historical partnership.
00:00:00: Unraveling forgotten history
00:02:23: Summary of the Göktürks
00:05:17: Summary of the Byzantines
00:08:26: The Sogdian Factor: Reasons for Turko-Roman Diplomacy
00:10:42: Turks in Constantinople, Greeks in Türkistan
00:13:56: Creating an Alliance: Justin II and Istemi
00:16:30: Breaking an Alliance: Turko-Persian War
00:21:40: Tong Yabgu & Heraclius: United in Victory
00:26:39: End of the Turko-Roman Alliance...?

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