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Basilica Cistern History and Features

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Historical Background: Built by Emperor Justinian I in 6th century as main city water reservoir
Originally called "Yerebatan Sarnıcı" for underground water supply
Discovered by Dutch traveler Petrus Gyyllius in 1545
Used for Imperial Palace and neighborhood residences until 1453
Architectural Characteristics: Rectangular plan with 143-meter width and 65-meter height
Contains 336 columns in Ionian or Corinthian style
Stores 80,000 m3 water capacity
Features two mammoth medusa heads with mythical stone-converting power
Modern Usage: Opened as Yerebatan Museum in 1987
Visitors can explore guided tours with skip-the-line access
Open 9am-7pm during summer, 30 minutes earlier in winter
Museum pass available for additional attractions in Istanbul