RT Article
T1 CONSTANTINOPLE: Christianity’s First Capital
JF Biblical archaeology review
VO 49
IS 3
SP 49
OP 53
A1 Yeomans, Sarah K.
LA English
YR 2023
UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1870370473
AB The article discusses the rich historical legacy of Istanbul, Turkey, formerly known as Constantinople, highlighting its pivotal role as a major city that bridged two continents and served as the seat of both the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. Topics include its establishment by Constantine I, the city's architectural transformation, and its enduring cultural and architectural heritage through the ages.
K1 Byzantine Empire
K1 CONSTANTINE I, Emperor of Rome, d. 337
K1 Cultural property
K1 Istanbul (Turkey)
K1 Ottoman Empire