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Yerebatan sarnıcı, Basilica Cistern | Sultan Sarnıcı, Sultan’s cistern | Binbirderek or 1001 Column Cistern | Zeyrek Cisterns | Mocius Cistern | Aspar cistern

Aspar cistern

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This cistern is 152 x 152 meters, and was originally 10 meters deep. It was named after a Gothic general who Emperor Leo I put to death in 471. I have known it as a stop for cattle waiting for slaughter or transport, a parking space and now as a wonderful play- and sports ground.
Istanbul june 2008 2586.jpg
Istanbul june 2008 2586.jpg
Istanbul june 2011 8776.jpg
Istanbul june 2011 8776.jpg
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Istanbul june 2011 8780.jpg