Constantinople
The capital of the Byzantine Empire, now called Istanbul, Turkey.
What is it?
Constantinople was a city founded by Emperor Constantine in 330 CE on the site of the ancient Greek city of Byzantium. It became the capital of the Byzantine Empire. It was a rich and powerful city, located on the Bosporus strait. It was conquered by the Ottoman Turks in 1453 and renamed Istanbul. The city was a center of trade, culture, and Christianity for over a thousand years.
Why it matters
Constantinople was one of the most important cities in history. It was a center of trade, culture, and Christianity for over a thousand years. Many Byzantine gold coins were minted here.
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