Constantinople, the Capital of the Byzantine EmpireIntroduction The Roman Empire of the East, known as the Byzantine Empire, lasted for nearly one thousand years. Its capital was Constantinople, a wealthy trade center with a multicultural population. Art and architecture blended its diverse cultural influences to produce a specific style that is unmistakably Byzantine. Today, Constantinople is known as Istanbul, and the city retains its eclectic culture by combining ancient styles with modern Islamic influence. Research the foundation of ancient city of Constantinople by visiting the Ancient History Sourcebook: Sozomon: Constantine Founds Constantinople, 324 CE Web site.Destination Title: Ancient History Sourcebook: Sozomon: Constantine Founds Constantinople, 324 CE Note: Clicking on the link above will launch a new browser window.Need help using your browser for this activity? Click here for tips. Directions Start at the Ancient History Sourcebook: Sozomon: Constantine Founds Constantinople, 324 CE Web site.
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