- Historical name:
- Byzantion, Konstantinopolis
- Founded:
- 660 BCE
- Peak population:
- 15,000,000 (2023 CE)
- Status:
- Capital city
Istanbul (historically Byzantion, Konstantinopolis) is a historic city mapped in the World History Atlas, with records dating from 660 BCE. Explore the civilizations that held it across time on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Istanbul?
- Istanbul is a historic city (historically known as Byzantion, Konstantinopolis) documented in the World History Atlas.
- When was Istanbul founded?
- 660 BCE
- What was the historical name of Istanbul?
- Byzantion, Konstantinopolis