Cistern of Aspar, Ancient Roman water reservoir in Fatih, Turkey.
The Cistern of Aspar spans 138 meters in length and 65 meters in width, featuring multiple stone columns supporting a massive vaulted ceiling structure.
Built during the reign of Emperor Justinian I in the 6th century, this underground cistern provided water to Constantinople's Great Palace and later to Topkapi Palace.
The cistern contains two Medusa head column bases, reflecting the Roman practice of reusing architectural elements from earlier structures in new constructions.
The facility maintained a storage capacity of 80,000 cubic meters of water, ensuring constant water supply to the city during periods of drought or siege.
Local inhabitants continued drawing water from this cistern until 1565, when French explorer Petrus Gyllius documented its existence for the first time.
Location: Fatih
GPS coordinates: 41.02595,28.94986
Latest update: March 9, 2025 00:59
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