the basilica cistern istanbul |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| navigate by keyword : 6th ancient architecture art base basilica brick byzantine ceiling century characterized cistern cisterns city clothing columns constructed contrast creating darkness dramatic element empire encircling floor green historical illuminated includes istanbul jungle large lies light monument mythology night painting person reservoir role screenshot sculpture serpentlike setting shadows shape significance slender stands statue stone sunlight surface tall temple textured tree turkey typical vaulted wall water |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A sculpture stands in the Basilica Cistern, Istanbul, Turkey, characterized by a tall, slender shape with a textured surface and a serpent-like element encircling its base. The setting includes ancient, large stone columns and a vaulted brick ceiling that are typical of Byzantine architecture. The floor is illuminated, creating a dramatic contrast with the shadows. The cistern's historical significance lies in its role as a water reservoir for the city, constructed during the Byzantine Empire in the 6th century. |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Stockphotos.ro (c) 2025. All stock photos are provided by Dreamstime and are copyrighted by their respective owners. |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||