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The original greek town is Byzantium

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What was the name of the city of Byzantium changed to?

No. Byzantium was renamed Constantinople in 330 and then changed again to Istanbul in 1930. At the time of the first change, it fell within the Roman Empire's borders. Now it is part of Turkey.


How did architecture of constantinople compare to roman architecture?

Roman architecture focused on creating inside spaces and practicality. Greek architecture as seen in Constantinople was more ornate and focused on the outside.


What was the capitol of the ancient byzantine empire?

The capital city of the Greek-speaking Byzantine Empire was in Constantinople. The city however was first called Byzantium. Constantinople is now the city of Istanbul.


When the leader Constantine was leader the new capital of the roman empire was?

Byzantium, later renamed Constantinople after him (polis = city in Greek, the language of the Eastern Roman Empire).


What Greek city was Constantines capital built on?

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