During the Byzantine Empire, Constantinople was heavily defe…
During the Byzantine Empire, Constantinople was heavily defended by a tripartite fortification system known as [BLANK-1]. The city had bountiful food and water stores within each fortification which meant they could withstand sieges for years. This made the city nearly impregnable by both sea and land and would protect the city until Mehmet the Conqueror breached the fortifications in 1453.
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