Constantinople
Constantinople during Roman times
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JordPwn
Constantine the Great, having restored the unity of the Empire, undertook the ambitious project of moving its capital.
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swartzy
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He knew that Rome wasn't a good capital, as it was too far from the frontiers.
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belanna
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He undertook construction of a new capital, Constantinople, which was christened on 11 May 330.
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