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why did constantinople become a rich and powerful city?
The first settlements took place in 7th century B.C. The natural harbor of Constantinople helped the city to grow into an important port thanks to its geographic location between Europe and Asia. At ...
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A Crusader’s History of the Sack of Constantinople
On the Conquest of Constantinople is one of the most important historical sources on the Fourth Crusade and the Sack of ...
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The Fall of Constantinople: The Great Siege of 1453 | Documentary
This is the story of Constantinople’s fall, how Europe’s richest city fell to the Turks and became known as Istanbul: the ...
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What Was the Third Council of Constantinople?
The Third Council of Constantinople was the sixth of the seven Ecumenical Councils of the early Christian church. The Third Council was held in 680-681 CE in the City of Constantinople ...
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how did constantinople become a rich and powerful city?
Trade routes, the sea, and land made Constantinople attractive to traders. It was a strong military city that prospered from trade. At the same time, western Roman cities began to crumble while ...