Which group invaded the eastern provinces during Phocas's reign?
Vandals
Sassanid Empire
Goths
Franks
Answer
During the reign of Emperor Phocas, the eastern provinces were invaded by the Sassanid Empire, a large and powerful empire in the Middle East. The Sassanids were able to conquer several important cities in the eastern provinces, including Antioch, before being pushed back by Phocas's forces. The invasion was a major setback for the Byzantine Empire and led to a period of instability and decline.
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