istanbul not constantinople

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Officially namedOfficially named Istanbul Istanbul in 1930in 1930

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Belly DancerBelly Dancer

Tanyeli Tanyeli

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New YorkNew York

New AMsterdamNew AMsterdam

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Emperor Leo VI (886–912) adoring Jesus Christ. Mosaic Emperor Leo VI (886–912) adoring Jesus Christ. Mosaic above the Imperial Gate in the Hagia Sophia.above the Imperial Gate in the Hagia Sophia.

Dancers of Turkish company "Fire of Anatolia" perform Dancers of Turkish company "Fire of Anatolia" perform during the "Troy" show in Bucharest late December 4, 2008. during the "Troy" show in Bucharest late December 4, 2008.

BazaarBazaar

New York Harbor circa 1920New York Harbor circa 1920

StamboulStamboul

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The BosporusThe Bosporus

BosporusBosporusstraitstrait

Ortakoy MosqueOrtakoy Mosque

Eagle and SnakeEagle and Snake, 6th century mosaic flooring Constantinople, , 6th century mosaic flooring Constantinople, Grand Imperial Palace

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Haggia SophiaHaggia Sophia

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