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Where was ancient Byzantium?

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Now Constantinople in Turkey.

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What is Byzantium?

Byzantium was an ancient Greek city. It later became the site of Constantinople. The city of Byzantium was founded in 657 BC.


What Greek king was the ancient city of Byzantium named after?

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What is the other historical name for Byzantium?

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What ancient city was renamed Constantinople?

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What was byzantium eventually named?

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What is ancient questuntunia?

A name for Byzantium/Constantinople/Istanbul.


Is Byzantium in Europe?

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Constantine moved the capitol to Byzantium, but rebuilt and renamed the city Constantinople after himself.


What are some of Constantine's contributions?

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What modern city stands on the site of the ancient greek city of Byzantium?

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