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Medusa Column: Basilica Cistern, Constantinople

Medusa Column: Basilica Cistern, Constantinople

Sheppard, Beth M.
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/11258/13192
Date: 13-May-15

Abstract:

Carved Medusa head used as column base. The underground Basilica Cistern in Constantinople was constructed by Justinian in the 6th century to supply water to the city. It has 336 marble columns.

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