Basilica Cistern: The largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul. Ancient texts suggest that the tears on the column pay tribute to the hundreds of slaves who died during the construction of the Basilica Cistern. The cistern has the capacity to store 100,000 tons of water, despite being virtually empty today with only a few feet of water lining the bottom. Explore more at http://j.mp/1kuySnS via 500px http://j.mp/1m8pT8K
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