Istanbul

Istanbul, formerly known as Byzantium and Constantinople, is a city in Turkey and the capital of the former Byzantine Empire. The original name was Byzantium when it was founded as a Greek settlement.

Legend Timeline
Carter Bell was researching one of the ivory pieces in Istanbul, when suddenly a guard tried to grab it, and fired upon Carter to get it. Carter ran away and called Lara Croft for help. When Lara arrived, they were chased by several men, who seemed to be possessed. One of the possessed people managed to get the artifact and immediately left, leaving Carter and Lara alone.

Survivor Timeline
Iacobus was born in Constantinople in the year 843.