There were 7,000 slaves that were used to construct the cictern. The cistern was used in the 14th century.
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This columns is engraved with raised pictures of a Hen's Eye, slanted braches, and tears it represent the hundreds of slaves that died while constructing the cistern. |
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| Tradition has it that Medusa's head was oriented sideways and inverted in order to negate the power of the Gorgons' gaze, |
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| Yes, there are carp in Istanbul |
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| The ceiling is supported by a forest of 336 marble columns, |
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| Before being converted to a cistern, a great Basilica stood in its place, built between the 3rd and 4th centuries during the Early Roman Age as a commercial, legal and artistic centre. |
It is spring in Istanbul!!! Turkey is famous for tulips. And I always thought that was Holland?
Who stands in the middle of the freeway selling water? REALLY!!!!! At least he has a helmet on.
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