What was the capital city of the Byzantine Empire?
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Constantinople, now known as Istanbul, was the capital city of the Byzantine Empire. It was founded by Emperor Constantine I in 330 AD and served as the capital until the empire's fall in 1453. The city's strategic location between Europe and Asia made it a center of trade, culture, and power.
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