Constantine moved the capital of the Roman Empire from Rome to Byzantium, which he renamed Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul), in 330 AD to strategically position the empire's center of power. The location offered advantages such as better defense, access to trade routes, and a more central position between Europe and Asia. This shift also reflected the growing importance of the Eastern provinces of the Empire, which were economically more stable and culturally vibrant at the time. Ultimately, Constantinople became a key center of Christianity and a lasting symbol of the Byzantine Empire.
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