The Basilica Cistern of Constantinople

The Basilica Cistern, or Cisterna Basilica, is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Constantinople (Istanbul), Turkey. The cistern, located 150 metres (490 ft) southwest of the Hagia Sophia on the historical peninsula of Sarayburnu, was built in the 6th century during the reign of Byzantine Emperor Justinian I. Today it is kept with little water, for public access inside the space.

This subterranean cistern, in Greek kinsterne (κινστέρνη), was called Basilica because it was located under a large public square on the First Hill of Constantinople, the Stoa Basilica. At this location, and prior to constructing the 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. 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. 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.

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 Topkapı Palace after the Ottoman conquest in 1453 and into modern times.





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So how I wan take understand werrin u dey talk about without pix?

iamyungkhalifa:
The Basilica Cistern of Constantinople

The Basilica Cistern, or Cisterna Basilica, is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Constantinople (Istanbul), Turkey. The cistern, located 150 metres (490 ft) southwest of the Hagia Sophia on the historical peninsula of Sarayburnu, was built in the 6th century during the reign of Byzantine Emperor Justinian I. Today it is kept with little water, for public access inside the space.

This subterranean cistern, in Greek kinsterne (κινστέρνη), was called Basilica because it was located under a large public square on the First Hill of Constantinople, the Stoa Basilica. At this location, and prior to constructing the 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. 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. 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.

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 Topkapı Palace after the Ottoman conquest in 1453 and into modern times.





Sorry I tried adding the image but my nairaland won't process

Don't mind the commenter above me. I understood without pictures what you were talking about.

Now, are you aware that Recep Erdogan had ordered that the Hagia Sophia, which many centuries ago used to be an Orthodox church (it was converted from a Catholic church to an Orthodox church) be used for mosque prayers?
Isn't that also apostasy?
And he's getting away with it. For now.

People should keep their eyes on that man, Erdogan. He's a crucial player in end-time prophesy. Additionally, he hates Israel so much.

PaulOtl:

Don't mind the commenter above me. I understood without pictures what you were talking about.

Now, are you aware that Recep Erdogan had ordered that the Hagia Sophia, which many centuries ago used to be an Orthodox church (it was converted from a Catholic church to an Orthodox church) be used for mosque prayers?
Isn't that also apostasy?
And he's getting away with it. For now.

People should keep their eyes on that man, Erdogan. He's a crucial player in end-time prophesy. Additionally, he hates Israel so much.

thank you my bro, I read about it too and I was stunned as well. The end time is very near, only for the wise to dechiper