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Constantinople became the capital of the Byzantine Empire. The combination of imperial power and a key location at the crossing point between the continents of Europe and Asia, and later Africa and other regions, played an important role in terms of commerce, culture, diplomacy, and strategy.
6 days ago · Istanbul, largest city and principal seaport of Turkey. Historically known as Byzantium and then Constantinople, it was the capital of the Byzantine Empire and the Ottoman Empire. Istanbul straddles the Bosporus strait, one of two waterways that separates the European and Asian parts of Turkey.
Throughout most of its history, Istanbul has ranked among the largest cities in the world. By 500 CE, Constantinople had somewhere between 400,000 and 500,000 people, edging out its predecessor, Rome, for the world's largest city.
Dec 6, 2017 · Constantinople is an ancient city in modern-day Turkey that’s now known as Istanbul. First settled in the seventh century B.C., Constantinople developed into a thriving port thanks to its prime...
Jan 26, 2023 · Istanbul was first founded by the Greeks in the 7th century BC under the name of Byzantium. It was strategically located on the Bosporus strait, making it an important center for trade and commerce.
Nov 30, 2020 · NEWS. Why Istanbul’s ancient imperial legacy lies hidden in plain sight. Thanks to politics and the passage of time, grand monuments of the 1,000-year Byzantine Empire are easy to miss in...
The History of Istanbul from Antiquity to the 21st Century, which deals with the 8500-year history of Istanbul, was prepared in partnership with the Centre for Islamic Studies and Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Culture Inc. Launched in late 2012, the Turkish edition was published in 2015.
