Title: History of Byzantine Empire and Constantinople - Istanbul Clues
Headings: History of Byzantine Empire and Constantinople
History of Byzantine Empire and Constantinople
Byzantine Empire History
The Foundation Of Constantinople
The Division of the Roman Empire as East and West
Western and Eastern Roman Empires in 395 AD
Why Eastern Roman Empire is called Byzantine?
History of Byzantine Empire and Constantinople
Rise of Byzantine Empire under Justinian’s Rule
Byzantine Empire Map
Byzantine Empire Under Attack
Byzantine Empire and Seljuk Turks
Sack of Constantinople by Crusaders
Latin Armies in Constantinople
Fall of Constantinople and The Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire History Tour in Istanbul
History of Byzantine Empire and Constantinople by Serhat Engul

Content: However, it was Constantine, who was known as the Great, who would permanently change the capital. The Foundation Of Constantinople
Roman Empire had vast borders when Constantine managed to be the sole ruler of Rome. He wanted to create a new city in the east. For this purpose, he chose Byzantium, a small Greek city. Romans reconstructed and adorned the city and named it “New Rome” (330 AD) which eventually became the famous Constantinople. It was not an arbitrary decision for Emperor Constantine to establish such a city. This decision was based on political and economic reasons. The fact that Istanbul was surrounded by the sea on three sides made it impossible for the barbarians to take over the city. At the same time, it was a great advantage to be close to the Eastern Mediterranean, the center of trade at that time. Constantine built the Great Palace, Hippodrome and Forum of Constantine in the new city, where he lived until his death.