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==== Byzantine Empire ==== * [[Arab–Byzantine wars#Arab conquest of Roman Syria: 634–638|Arab–Byzantine War]]: Emperor [[Heraclius]] assembles a large army consisting of contingents of [[Byzantine Greeks|Byzantines]], [[Slavs]], [[Franks]], [[Georgians]], [[Armenians]], and [[Arab Christians|Christian Arabs]]. He establishes a base at Yaqusah (near [[Umm Qais|Gadara]]), close to the edge of the [[Golan Heights]], protecting the vital main road from [[Diocese of Egypt|Egypt]] to [[Damascus]]. The base is protected by deep valleys and precipitous cliffs, well supplied with water and [[grazing]].{{sfn|Nicolle|1994|p=44}} * Summer – Heraclius summons a church assembly at [[Antioch]], and scrutinises the situation. He accepts the argument that Byzantine disobedience to God is to blame for the Christian disaster in [[Syria]]. Heraclius leaves for [[Constantinople]] with the words, ''{{'}}Peace be with you Syria — what a beautiful land you will be for your enemy{{'}}''.{{sfn|Nicolle|2009|p=51}}
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