Istanbul was historically known as Byzantium before being renamed Constantinople in 330 AD, when it became the capital of the Roman Empire under Emperor Constantine the Great. The city retained the name Constantinople until it was officially renamed Istanbul in the 1930s, following the establishment of the Republic of Turkey. Throughout its history, it has been a significant cultural and political center, reflecting a rich tapestry of influences.
Once a year is called an annual event.
Submarine mountains that were once active volcanoes are called seamounts.
Once a year is called an annual event.
The egg cell is called a zygote once it has been fertilized.
Once molten rock has erupted and solidified, it is called lava.
Instabul has 13.2 milloin people in 2011
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Konstantinople (known today as Instabul)
Instabul
Persia was once called Iran
Once a year is called an annual event.
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Istanbul was once called Constantinople and before that Byzantium.
It's called "Once".
The Whooper Swan was once called an ELK.
To be clear, the Ottomans renamed Constantinople Instanbul in 1453. But yes, Instabul is the largest city in all of Europe, with an official population of 14.1 million people.
History remembers Constantine by naming the capital of the Byzantine Empire after him (Constantinople). It is now Instabul, Turkey. Constantine is also remembered a the emperor who legalized Christianity.