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CONSTANTINOPLE.; The Byzantine Period -- The Walls and Other Historic Places.
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how did constantinople become a rich and powerful city?
The city of Constantinople became rich and powerful because of its strategic location. Due to its walls and water protection, it served as a route connecting Europe with Asia, making it Europe's ...
Greek Reporter3d
On This Day in 1930, Constantinople Was Renamed Istanbul, Both Greek Words
Built as Byzantium, and then renamed Constantinople, Istanbul officially received its present name on this day in 1930.
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The Fall of Constantinople: Tracing History in Istanbul, Turkey
The Siege of 1453 The Siege of 1453 was a defining moment for Constantinople and the world. The city, once considered impregnable, faced the formidable forces of the Ottoman Empire led by Sultan ...