How did the Byzantine Empire come to an end as a result of all of this? It’s no surprise that the region’s hold on power began to wane as people died and the economy deteriorated. Yes, even before the disastrous Islamic invasion, it appears that the Byzantines were losing authority. Even the most powerful could not protect themselves from disease and climate change.
However, be aware that there is no one-size-fits-all solution to the Byzantine Empire’s decline. The results of the Elusa archaeologists only reveal proof of civilizations’ “limit to resilience,” according to one academic at the University of Jerusalem who was not part of the rubbish heap investigation.