🌊 SURF 'N TURF 🏝️
-THE BORACAY ISLAND LIFE-

The Basilica Cistern, located in Istanbul, Turkey, is one of the largest and most well-preserved Byzantine cisterns in the city.

It was constructed during the reign of Emperor Justinian I in the 6th century to store water for the Great Palace of Constantinople.

The cistern is supported by 336 columns, many of which are repurposed from earlier Roman buildings, giving the space an ancient and mysterious atmosphere.

The cistern is known for its large, underground chamber that holds a vast amount of water, creating a cool, serene environment. The most famous feature of the Basilica Cistern is its two Medusa head columns, where the heads of the Gorgon Medusa are placed at the base of two columns, though their exact origins and purpose remain unclear.

The cistern was rediscovered in the 16th century and has since become a popular tourist attraction, offering a glimpse into the ingenuity of Byzantine architecture and engineering...

#archaeology #civilization #history #historical #knowledge #artifact #science #mystery #primitive #ancient #place #explore #history #architecture #ancienthistory

"Pure signal, no noise"
Credits Goes to the respective
Author ✍️/ Photographer📸
🐇 🕳️