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How did Constantinople become the capital of the Byzantine Empire?

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The Western Roman Empire was quickly declining and sinking into the 'dark ages'. In 331AD Emperor Constantine moved the Capital from the city of Rome to the city of Byzantium and renamed it Constantinople. Constantinople geographic location gave it supreme strategi placement and incredible amounts of wealth. It was situated in the center of what remained of the Roman Empire which also made it very appealing.

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