Easy invasion by Barbarian hordes, nearby feuding merchant states, conflicted religious leaders, age old prophecies of doom, and finally a philosopher emperor who having failed to get the outside support his city needs to survive, dies at the hands of the enemy while defending the city's walls, his body never to be found.
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Constantinople had a great location because it was surrounded by water.
Constantinople is now what is called Istanbul (I am almostt certain) Type that in msn.com and it will give you the location
First of all, Constantinople was in a natural cross road for land and sea trade routes. Second, Constantinople was on a peninsula, so it was very easy to defend. Finally, Constantinople had a secret weapon in Greek fire, which could burn on water. Since Constantinople was surrounded by water on three sides Greek fire was invaluable in sea battles.
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It was like a gateway to Asia for trade.
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All trade routs go through it.
The location of Constantinople made it grow wealthy and prosperous because it is in between the Aegean and Black Sea. Also, it lies between the trade routes of Europe and Asia. The two seas provided safe shelter for ships to pass through and fro. That was an advantage of Constantinople, since trading ships, fishing boats, and warships were able to go through without worry.