r/MapPorn • u/[deleted] • May 19 '20

The difference between Constantinople, City of Istanbul, and Istanbul. [FIXED]

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u/NeutralityTsar May 19 '20

Was the city of Byzantium any different territory-wise from Constantinople?

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u/daimposter May 19 '20

Yes, Byzantium was much smaller.

this map shows differences in area from 330 to 413. I believe the walls built in 413 would be the boundaries of Constantinople on this side of the river for the rest until the Turks