In which area did Nikephoros II finish extensive conquests?
Cilicia
Greece
Egypt
Spain
Answer
Cilicia, a region of great strategic and economic significance, fell under the control of the Byzantine Empire during the reign of Nikephoros II Phokas. His extensive conquests in the area secured Byzantine dominance over much of the region, expanding the empire's territories and strengthening its position in the ongoing conflicts with its neighbors.
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