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Who launched a massive invasion of the eastern provinces during Phocas's reign?

  • The Goths

  • The Franks

  • The Sassanid Empire

  • The Vandals

Answer

The Sassanid Empire launched a massive invasion of the eastern provinces during Phocas's reign. This invasion was a part of the wider Byzantine–Sasanian War of 602–628. The Sassanid Empire was able to take control of much of the Byzantine eastern provinces, including Syria, Palestine, and Egypt. This led to a decline in the Byzantine Empire's power and prestige.
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