The Basilica cistern is an underground water storage chamber in Istanbul, fed by the aquaducts to supply water to the Topkapi Palace. It is approximately 9,800 square metres in area and is capable of holding 80,000 cubic metres of water. The ceiling is supported by a forest of 336 marble columns, each 9 metres high. This column is resting on the head of Medusa. It is said that she is turned upside down so the viewer does not turn to stone when looking into her eyes.
Mystifying.
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