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Crossroads of Culture
Constantinople
A Brief History of ConstantinopleOriginally Byzantium
(660 BCE) by the GreeksBecomes Eastern
Capital of Roman Empire (Byzantine Empire) 330 CE under Constantine
During the Middle Ages was consistently largest and wealthiest city in Europe
Eventually lost by the Romans to the Ottoman Turks (1453)
Sought after due to geographic location
Landmarks of CultureElements of many
different religions present in art/architecture
Cultural influence is evident in the building styles as well as purpose
Only city on two continents (Europe and Asia)
Hagia SophiaDestroyed twice
Rebuilt under Justinian 537 CESurvived many
earthquakes and fires
Fell into the hands of the Turks in 1453 CE Became a mosque
Modern day, serves as a museum
Islamic Minarets
Christian
Islamic(No people)
The Hippodrome of ConstantinopleHippodromes were built to house horse racing and chariot racing. Originally built by Severus Septimus, the Hippodrome was renovated after Constantine moved the capital of his empire to Constantinople.It is estimated that the Hippodrome of Constantine was about 450 m (1,476 ft) long and 130 m (427 ft) wide. Its stands were capable of holding 100,000 spectators.Contains artifacts from Ancient Empires such as the Greeks and Egyptians.
Egypt
Greece
The Blue MosqueCompleted in 1616
CE during the reign of the Ottomans
Has a unique number of minarets (6)
Named the Blue Mosque due to the blue tiles inside
6Minarets!
The Golden HornConnects the
Bosphorus to the Sea of Marmara
Naval headquarters of the Byzantine EmpireWalled off to prevent
naval attackProtected
Constantinople by an oversized chainCould be pulled across
to block passage
Topkapki Palace
A Palace Fit for a Sultan!