Great Palace of Constantinople
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- DictionaryCon·stan·ti·no·ple/ˌkänˌstantəˈnōp(ə)l/
- 1. the former name of Istanbul from ad 330 (when it was given its name by Constantine the Great) until the early 20th century.
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Constantinople was famous for its massive and complex fortifications, which ranked among the most sophisticated defensive architecture of antiquity. The Theodosian Walls consisted of a double wall lying about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) to the west of the first wall and a moat with palisades in front.
- 765.5 ha
- Imperial city
- 11 May 330
- Constantine the Great
Dec 6, 2017 · Learn about Constantinople, the ancient city that became the capital of the Roman and Byzantine empires and the seat of the Eastern Orthodox Church. Explore its history, architecture, culture and fall to the Ottomans in 1453.
Apr 9, 2013 · Constantinople would become the economic and cultural hub of the east and the center of both Greek classics and Christian ideals. Its importance would take on new meaning with Alaric 's invasion of Rome in 410 CE and the eventual fall of the city to Odoacer in 476 CE.
- Donald L. Wasson
Fall of Constantinople (May 29, 1453), conquest of Constantinople by Sultan Mehmed II of the Ottoman Empire. The Byzantine Empire came to an end when the Ottomans breached Constantinople’s ancient land wall after besieging the city for 55 days.
The fall of Constantinople, also known as the conquest of Constantinople, was the capture of the capital of the Byzantine Empire by the Ottoman Empire. The city was captured on 29 May 1453 as part of the culmination of a 53-day siege which had begun on 6 April.
- 6 April – 29 May 1453, (1 month, 3 weeks and 2 days)
- Ottoman victory, Fall of the Byzantine Empire
Apr 4, 2018 · Learn about the magnificent residence of Byzantine emperors and their court officials from 330 to 1453 CE. Explore its construction, layout, key buildings, treasures, and ceremonies.
Jan 23, 2018 · Learn how the Byzantine capital of Constantinople, founded by Roman emperor Constantine I in 324 CE, was conquered by the Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II in 1453 CE after a long siege. Explore the history, defences, and legacy of this ancient city that resisted many attacks for over 1,000 years.
