The Roman Cisterns: A Glimpse into the Lives of Ancient Romans

The Basilica Cistern, or Cisterna Basilica, is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul, Turkey. The Basilica Cistern Museum, one of Istanbul's countless historical buildings, was reopened to visitors with the completion of the restoration process that started in 2017. In addition to the earthquake strengthening works, the lighting was also overhauled in the museum. The Basilica Cistern, known as Yerebatan Sarnıcı or Sunken Cistern in Turkish, is one