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Ancient medusa head column base in basilica cistern istanbul architecture detail Royalty Free Stock Photo

Ancient medusa head column base at basilica cistern in istanbul Royalty Free Stock Photo

Ancient medusa head column in basilica cistern, istanbul Royalty Free Stock Photo

The head of Medusa in the newly renovated Basilica Cistern, or Cisterna Basilica, in Istanbul, Turkey Royalty Free Stock Photo

Ancient medusa head column base in yerebatan cistern, istanbul Royalty Free Stock Photo

The Column with Medusa head base in Basilica Cistern. Istanbul. Turkey. Royalty Free Stock Photo

Ancient carved medusa head in underground basilica cistern, istanbul, turkey Royalty Free Stock Photo

Ancient medusa head column in basilica cistern, istanbul

Column with inverted Medusa head base in Basilica Cistern. Istanbul. Turkey Royalty Free Stock Photo

The Medusa Head column in the Basilica Cistern of Istanbul Turkey Royalty Free Stock Photo

Ancient medusa head in basilica cistern, istanbul Royalty Free Stock Photo

The Medusa head in the Basilica Cistern ancient cistern in Istanbul, Turkey Royalty Free Stock Photo

A column in the Basilica Cistern, Istanbul, rests on an inverted Medusa head, an ancient stone carving. The face, with flowing hair, lies partially submerged in water. The column above is ornately decorated, featuring classical carvings. This cistern, an ancient water storage facility from the Byzantine era, is characterized by dim lighting, creating a mysterious atmosphere. Coins are scattered in the water around the base. Visitors observe the scene behind a railing, adding a sense of scale to the historic structure.