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HUM 54
The Urban Imagination
Timeline
Boston
Map of Boston Exhibits
Berlin
Moscow
Istanbul
Map of Istanbul Exhibits
Mumbai
Timeline of Mumbai Exhibits
Looking Backward
Blog
Contributors
2015
2016
Timeline
Boston
Map of Boston Exhibits
Berlin
Moscow
Istanbul
Map of Istanbul Exhibits
Mumbai
Timeline of Mumbai Exhibits
Looking Backward
Blog
Contributors
2015
2016
Introduction: The Basilica Cistern
Construction in the Byzantine Empire: 532
The Basilica Cistern during Byzantine Times: Serving the Great Palace 532-1100
Ottoman Conquest of Constantinople : 1453
Rediscovery of the Cistern: 1545
Preparation for the Public: 1985-1987
Conclusion
The Basilica Cistern and the Transformation of Istanbul
Credits
Derek Paulhus