Istanbul and Constantinople

about 100 years

Constaninople is a major trade city in eastern Europe or western Asia depending how you look at it. Anyway the city also comands the strait on which it was built giving it a military and economic avantage over other cities.

There are a number of reasons; however, the main ones are as below:

1- Byzantine Empire's army were outnumbered by Mehmet II's massive troops

2- Byzantine Empire had already been reduced to a city-state inside its strong defensive fortification, so Constantinople was an open target with no support from outside the city

3- The reinforcement from Rome, despite emperor's requests, was delayed (according to some intentionally), and

4- Mehmet II's army finally managed to open big holes in the city walls with massive cannons built by a Hungarian engineer, who had offered his invention to the Byzantine emperor and the emperor could not afford it.

It was renamed Istanbul (meaning 'to the city') in 1930.

constantinple is now istanbul, turkey. it is located on the bosphorus river/canal, separation Asia and Europe. the river connects the black sea and the mediterreanean. so i guess there are two sides of the city

Constantinople and before that it was Byzantium.

The king hired people for public jobes

The city has had three names over time. It's original name was Byzantium, became Constantinople, and is now known as Istanbul.

A common natural barrier where the Aegean and black sea surrounding the Bosporus which made it susceptible in the protection of the city.

Also the walls created by Constantine protected from nomads....

Hope my answer helps! stacy d..

Venice wanted to hurt its trading rival.

Constantinople was the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire and the center of the Orthodox Christian Church. It also became the capital of the Ottoman Empire and is the home to many beautiful sites. It also serves as the bridge between the Middle East and Europe allowing it to be center of trade and cultural exchange.

It was built along the Bering Strait.

It's land is like a peninsula, surrounded by 3 sides of water. (EXAMPLE: Florida)

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The Ottoman conquest of Constantinople in 1453 marked the end of the Byzantine Empire and significantly altered the balance of power in southeastern Europe. It established Istanbul as the new capital of the Ottoman Empire, facilitating the spread of Ottoman culture and influence across the region. The conquest also prompted shifts in trade routes and commerce, as the Ottomans controlled key passages between Europe and Asia. Additionally, it instigated the Renaissance in Western Europe, as scholars fled the city, bringing with them classical knowledge and texts.

They had sea walls and land walls to protect invaders from entering

Diocletion was the emperor when he put into effect the reform of dividing Rome into two parts, Eastern and Western. Diocletion kept the power in the West where Rome was still the capital. His co-emperor was CONSTANTINE. Constantine was the emperor for Eastern Rome. He created his capital on the strait that connected the Black Sea to the Mediterranean. This capital is called CONSTANTINOPLE. Constantinople is where what we call "eastern civilizations" can find their roots. All "western civilizations" can find their roots in the original capital, Rome. Also, after Rome "fell" (meaning the western half) the eastern half still thrived for many years.

The distance between the above places is 6828 miles. This distance is point to point straight distance. The actual distance may vary according to the flight path chosen. Also this is not the airport to airport precise distance.

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.

The Prophet predicted the conquest of Istanbul

Again, according to an authentic narration, the Prophet, upon him be peace and blessings, declared:

Surely, Constantinople (Istanbul) will be conquered (by my community); how blessed the commander who will conquer it, and how blessed his army.13

He thus foretold the conquest of Istanbul by Muslims, and indicated the high spiritual rank of Sultan Mehmed, the Conqueror, and the virtuousness of his army. What he foretold took place centuries later.

Fatih is religious genius.He have been praised in Prophet's(P.O.H.)saying..He conquer it to become praised one in the hadith.. He is very idealist,hardworking,clever person.İstanbul's Conquest is his biggiest aim in world..

Yes, that is true. He saw in a great hope for a new and great civilization.

Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey. It straddles the Bosphorus, which is the strait connecting the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara, and from there to the wider Mediterranean.