More than ten centuries later, it was considered the New Rome, becoming home to half a million people during its glory days between the 6th and the 11th centuries C.E.
Rohkem kui kümne sajandi pärast hakati seda pidama Uueks Roomaks ja hiilgeajal 6. sajandist 11. sajandini m.a.j elas seal pool miljonit elanikku.