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What region was renewed with destructive raids during Phocas's reign?

  • The Balkans

  • The Italian Peninsula

  • The British Isles

  • The Iberian Peninsula

Answer

The Balkans were renewed with destructive raids during Phocas's reign. Phocas was an emperor of the Byzantine Empire, who ruled from 602 to 610. During his reign, the Balkans were invaded by a number of different groups, including the Avars, Slavs, and Bulgars. The raids were so destructive that they caused widespread damage and depopulation.
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