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Constantinople was in a perfect strategic position. It was easily defendable. But the reason it grew wealthy was its position regarding trade. The Gateway of Europe sat astride the East-West and Europe-Asia trade routes. Fur, amber, and similar came down the great rivers of Eastern Europe. Metals and wool came from Europe. But the greatest wealth came from the East. Incense, Spice, Silk, Ivory, Gems, Carpets, etcetera flowed across the Silk Road from China, and from the Middle Eastern states. North African trade also came to the city. Of course, all this trade... Could be taxed! The Byzantine or Eastern Roman Emperors made enormous fortunes from this trade, and the city flourished like few cities before it. Palaces, Churches and enormous public buildings were built. The Rape of Constantinople by the Christians in the Fourth Crusade was the end of the fortunes of the city. Although it continued on til the mid-15th Century, its wealth was finished. The fabulous wealth of the Jewel of Christendom passed into history.
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∙ 12y agoConstantinople became a wealthy city because of its trading centers.
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The city seals off the Black Sea from the Mediterranean, so traders brought lots of income.
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why was Constantinople so wealthy?
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What is the modern name for Constantinople?
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What Greek city was Constantines capital built on?
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What did Constantine build in byzantine?
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What helped constantinople become a center of business and trade?
Its geographic position and protective city walls.
What Greek city was Constantinople on?
Byzantium was the Greek city that Constantinople was built on.
What city was Constantinople made from?
Constantinople was made on the site of the city of Byzantium.
What Was constantinople religion?
constantinople was not a religion but a city.
The largest and richest city in byzantine empire was what?
Constantinople
