Constantinople's location connected Europe with the East and attracted traders with valuable goods.
Explanation:
Constantinople had a very good geographic position, which was a very important point between Europe and the East. That is why Constantinople became one of the richest places in the Mediterranean.
As all the trade roads were passing through this city, he could have the power on the roads that were going across the Egean and Black sea. That is why traders were coming with their valuable goods.
