Even though the byzantine empire fell in 1453 and was in decline for centuries before
that, it left a strong legacy behind. what was the most important contribution that
byzantine made to world history? why is that most important?

Preservation of Greek arts and literature.

Explanation:

Without the Byzantine Empire, most of Greek literature, art and cultures, and maybe the ancient Greek themselves would've been lost in history.

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