A Middle Byzantine Cistern Near Yavuz Sultan Selim Mosque
There is a Middle Byzantine cistern located to the northwest of the outer courtyard of the Yavuz Sultan Selim Mosque that draws special attention....
Cistern Near the Pantokrator Church
Cistern is located on Ibadethane Sokak, to the southwest of the Pantokrator Church in Istanbul. This cistern is a remarkable example of how Byzantine...
Monolithic Columns in Byzantine Cisterns
Reused Materials in Cistern Construction
In the cisterns of Byzantine Constantinople, one of the most important architectural features was the monolithic column. These columns, often...
