Istanbul, Turkey; Yerebatan Saray Cistern, aka the Basilica or Sunken Cistern

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Istanbul, Turkey; Yerebatan Saray Cistern, aka the Basilica or Sunken Cistern. Built by Justinian in 532AD it is supported by 336 columns and once held over 80,000 cubic metres of water.

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Size: 5120px × 3393px
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
Photo credit: © David Sutherland / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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