Istanbul Underground Cistern 2
by Rene Triay FineArt Photos
Title
Istanbul Underground Cistern 2
Artist
Rene Triay FineArt Photos
Medium
Photograph - Photos
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WIKIPEDIA: The name of this subterranean structure derives from a large public square on the First Hill of Constantinople, the Stoa Basilica, beneath which it was originally constructed.[2] 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.[1] The basilica was reconstructed by Illus after a fire in 476.
Ancient texts indicated that the basilica contained gardens, surrounded by a colonnade and facing the Hagia Sophia.[1] According to ancient historians, Emperor Constantine built a structure that was later rebuilt and enlarged by Emperor Justinian after the Nika riots of 532, which devastated the city.
Historical texts claim that 7,000 slaves were involved in the construction of the cistern.[1]
The enlarged cistern provided a water filtration system for the Great Palace of Constantinople and other buildings on the First Hill, and continued to provide water to the Topkapi Palace after the Ottoman conquest in 1453 and into modern times.
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Maria Faria Rodrigues
You're welcome! AND: Congratulations, on your Feature, in "No Place Like Home", "Awesome Asia", & "Canon Full Frame Camera", groups!
Rene Triay FineArt Photos replied:
Thank you Maria! And by the way, it's always an honor and great pleasure to be featured in the wonderful "No Place Like Home, Awesome Asia, and the Canon Full Frame groups."
Jenny Revitz Soper
BRAVO! Your artwork has earned a FEATURE on the homepage of the FAA Artist Group No Place Like Home, 11/18/2019! You may also post it in the Group's Features discussion thread and any other thread that fits!
Rene Triay FineArt Photos replied:
Thank you Jenny for your wonderful comment. It's always an honor and great pleasure to be featured in your wonderful group. "No Place Like Home!"
Maria Faria Rodrigues
Congratulations, on your Feature, in the "Images That Excite You", group! :)
Rene Triay FineArt Photos replied:
Thank you Maria. The great group "Images that Excite You" is one of my favorite groups.
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Rene Triay FineArt Photos replied:
Thank you John, It's always an honor and great pleasure to be featured in your wonderful Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
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