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The Roman Emperor Constantine made it his imperial in capital in 330 (previously there were two capitals, Nicomedia, not far from constantinople, and Milan, in Italy). Even after the Western part of the Roman Empire had disappeared, it continued to be the capital of the surviving part of the Roman Empire (the eastern part) and was known as the capital of the Romans. It was taken over by the Ottoman Turks in 1453 and became the capital of the Ottoman Empire. It was then called Istanbul or, in some official documents, Kostantiniyye. After the fall of the Ottoman Empire, the government of the Turkish Republic made Istanbul the sole name of the city (in 1930)
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For the first time in roman history rome was not most important city?
rome become the 2nd most important city when the empire split under Constantine in 330 AD and constantinople became the capital of the more powerful eastern empire
Why was Carthage important to Roman history?
Carthage was important to Roman history because the successful wars against Carthage made Rome a superpower.
What was constantinople famous for?
Constantinople is famous for being one of the greatest cities in history it was known to be the capital of the Byzantine Empire, which is the Eastern part of the Roman Empire, it was also reached its height of power by the Emperor Justinian.
Why was Cleopatra important to roman history?
she was the queen
How many years was Constantinople the capital of a united Roman Empire?
For how many years constantinople the capital of a united roman empire ?
What was the center of the Eastern Roman Empire?
Constantinople.
What is the Longest Roman aqueduct?
The longest Roman aqueduct was Constantinople.
Constantinople was the former capital of what?
Roman Empire
Constantinople was the former capital of the?
Constantinople was the capital of the Roman Empire under Emperor Constantine the Great around 330 AD.
What is the most important roman amphitheatre and why was it so important?
because its history
What is Constantinople's capital?
Constantinople did not have a capital, it was a capitol. It was the capital of the Byzantine or Eastern Roman empire.
What was the new capital of the Roman Empire?
Constantinople.
