The Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Saray), Istanbul, was a big water tank built by
Justinian the Great in 532. Using, er, 'found materials,' the cistern was built
with the ruins of classical buildings.
This face serves as the base to a column. Other monuments in Istanbul. |
My Favorite 20 Images of Turkey
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