Built by Emperor Justinian I in 532 to supply water to Great Palace
Replaced earlier cistern damaged by fire
Water transported through Bozdoan Arch from Belgrade Forest
Contains water purification system in each dome
Architecture and Size
Measures 140x70 meters, covers 9800 square meters
Features 336 columns arranged in 12 rows
Could hold water for 100,000 people annually
Originally known as "Yerebatan Sarayı"
Historical Development
Abandoned after Ottoman conquest in 1453
Houses built on top during Ottoman period
Renovated during Ahmet III and Abdülhamit II reigns
Restored in 1955 after 3-year project
Current Status
Open daily from 9 AM to 10 PM
Visited by over 1.5 million annually
Entry fee: 200 TL for locals, 800 TL for foreigners
Located in Sultanahmet Square near Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque
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