Battle of Yarmouk AD 636
The Arabs rout the Byzantine field army; Syria and Palestine pass into the Islamic world.
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Key facts
| Date | AD 636 |
| Type | Battle |
| Location | 32.80° N, 35.95° E |
| Nearest city on the map | Damascus (about 85 km) |
| Territory of (map of AD 600) | Eastern Roman Empire |
Rulers in AD 636
| Realm | Ruler | Reign |
|---|---|---|
| Byzantium | Heraclius | 610–641 |
| Franks / HRE / Germany | Merovingian kings | 511–751 |
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