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Justin I

Justin I was a Byzantine emperor of the early sixth century, uncle of Justinian I. According to the site, a major Aksumite naval expedition across the Red Sea was undertaken at his request. It defeated the Himyarite king Dhu Nuwas and extended the Aksumite Empire's control over South Arabia.

Justin I
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Aksumite EmpireMilitaryKingdom of IberiaDeclineHimyarite KingdomDecline

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