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The Byzantine Empire

The Byzantine Empire. AD330-1453. Byzantium: The "New Rome". The Roman Empire Divided in 294. Barbarian Invasions of the Roman Empire. Constantine’s City-- Constantinopolis. Cityscape of Istanbul (formerly Constantinople). 1st Class City. Constantinople: A Greek City (Istanbul Today).

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The Byzantine Empire

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  1. The Byzantine Empire AD330-1453

  2. Byzantium: The "New Rome"

  3. The Roman Empire Divided in 294

  4. Barbarian Invasions of the Roman Empire

  5. Constantine’s City--Constantinopolis

  6. Cityscape of Istanbul (formerly Constantinople) 1st Class City

  7. Constantinople: A Greek City(Istanbul Today)

  8. Constantinople • Capital city of Byzantine Empire (AD 330-1453) • Founded by Constantine - to consolidate his rule. • Position - Confluence of Bosporus,the Golden Horn, and Sea of Marmara. Excellent for trade and defense. • City became a self contained fortress, 13 miles of walls, watchtowers and 50 fortified gates. • The Inlet of the Golden Horn was surrounded by hills - safe harbor in bad weather.

  9. Chain – Golden Horn

  10. Position Continued • Bosporus - gateway from Black Sea to Sea of Marmara. Constatinople was at a shipping and trading crossroads Europe & Asia • From Sea of Marmara - strait of Dardanelles led to Agean Sea then Mediterranean Sea. • Whoever ruled Constantinople was in a position to control all trade Asia - Europe and Russia- Mediterranean

  11. Byzantine Culture • Since started out as Eastern end of Roman Empire - strong Roman influences. • Modeled after Rome, built on 7 hills and divided into 14 districts. • Buildings reflected Roman influence - the hippodrome, forum and aqueducts. • Kept but relaxed many Roman rules and customs-circus, chariot races, emperor’s bread distribution.

  12. Bridge between ancient and modern Europe • Christianity, Roman customs, and Greek classical culture all survived, blended and flourished in the Empire. • The empire saw 88 emperors come and go, survived centuries of public riots, religious differences, and foreign threats - ended in 1453 when Constantinople fell to the OttomanTurks. • Istanbul today is the only major city that straddles 2 continents.

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