<u><em>He doubled the size of the empire and ruled much of the Mediterranean world.
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He created a code of law that helped unite the Byzantine Empire and later served as a model for the codes of law in many modern nations.
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He built a huge domed cathedral called the Hagia Sophia, an enormous underground aqueduct, and a fabulous palace complex.</em></u>
