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Which Byzantine emperor made Syracuse the capital of the empire?

  • Constans II

  • Justinian I

  • Basil II

  • Heraclius

Answer

Emperor Constans II made Syracuse the capital of the Byzantine Empire from 663 to 669. This decision highlights the city's strategic importance and its long-lasting influence in the Mediterranean region.
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