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Istanbul and Constantinople

Constantinople was the capital of the Byzantine (Roman) Empire and, in the Middle Ages, the largest and wealthiest city in Europe. In 1930, Constantinople was changed to its modern day name of Istanbul. Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey. It was known by a few names for several centuries. The main secondary name being, Constantinople. In 1923, the Turkish government decided it was best for the city to only go by one name, and Istanbul was chosen. Istanbul is home to the world famous cathedral, the Hagia Sophia.

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Where is constantinople or new rome located?

The old city of Constaninople is now Istanbul in present day Turkey.

Did constantinople become a center of trade before or after the western part of the roman empire fell?

Constantinople, or Byzantium, as it was originally named, had always been a center of trade in that part of the world. That's one of the reasons Constantine chose it for his capital.

What aspects of constantinople might slow an invasion from the west?

Workers constructed a 14-mile stone wall along the city's coastline and repaired the massive fortifications along its western land border.

Where is Constantinople?

Constantinople is the historical name of Istanbul, Turkey.

Is the old name of Istanbul Qustuntunnia?

The Ottoman name for Constantinople was officially Qonstantiniyye (which is close to what is written in the question). While it was called Istanbul by commoners for centuries under Ottoman control, the name Istanbul only became official in 1930, under Ataturk's Turkification policies.

What did Constantine build in byzantine?

Constantine built his capitol, Constantinople on the site of the city of Byzantium.

Constantine built his capitol, Constantinople on the site of the city of Byzantium.

Constantine built his capitol, Constantinople on the site of the city of Byzantium.

Constantine built his capitol, Constantinople on the site of the city of Byzantium.

Constantine built his capitol, Constantinople on the site of the city of Byzantium.

Constantine built his capitol, Constantinople on the site of the city of Byzantium.

Constantine built his capitol, Constantinople on the site of the city of Byzantium.

Constantine built his capitol, Constantinople on the site of the city of Byzantium.

Constantine built his capitol, Constantinople on the site of the city of Byzantium.

What were some of the improvements made to Constantinople as a result of Justinian's public work projects?

Some of the improvements made to Constantinople as a result of Justinian's public works projects were new bridges, public baths, parks, roads, and hospitals. The emperor also built many grand churches.

How did constantinoples location affect the culture that developed there?

Because they were in the middle of a trade route, they got lots of ideas from other countries and cities.

What was the Constantine era?

It was the time in which Constantine the Great ruled Ancient Rome.

Where did the Vikings raid frequently?

Mostly along European coastline countries: France, Spain, England, Russia, Germany. They even got as far as Italy and North Africa. But the best part is there expansion into the unknown West. Yep, America. Not that they raided it to the extent of the European countries, but in exploration.

What was the relationship between the Byzantine emperor and the patriarch of Constantinople?

They were the bishops of various European places, also known as the patriarchs. They were important to the churches so therefore important to the empire they believed in Christianity.