questionedithistorytranslationsCurrent version This is the accepted version. added by Kasia Aug. 12, 2012, 1:13 p.m. What was the first name of Istanbul? ByzantiumConstantinopleStambulTroyIn 660 BC, the city was founded as the colony of Megara and named to honour its king Byzas. In 324 AD, Constantine the Great made it an eastern capital of Roman Empire. The city was then renamed Nea Roma; however, most simply called it Constantinople.KasiaShare and bring new players to the game!0Very uninterestingToo difficultPoorly writtenIncorrect or questionableCorrect this question3Very interesting!reach: rather globalancient historyancient Romecitiescities of Turkeygeographygeography of Turkeyhistoryhistory of TurkeyIstanbulRoman EmpireTurkeyVotes +3 Very interesting! globalquiz.org