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An amazing underground waterstorage tank built by Emperor Justinianus(527-565) next to Hagia Sophia in Istanbul. Some of the 9m tall 336 columns holding up the ceiling.

The Basilica Cistern, Istanbul

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An amazing underground waterstorage tank built by Emperor Justinianus(527-565) next to Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
Some of the 9m tall 336 columns holding up the ceiling.

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