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Why did Constantine choose Byzantium as the new Capital

Why did Constantine choose Byzantium as the new Capital
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Why did Constantine choose Byzantium as the new Capital

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1) By this time the city of Rome was declining - so he didn't want to do it there.

2) Constantinople was in the geographical center of the empire- I believe this was the main reason

3) It was located on water so it was easily defended.
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