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Early Byzantine Great Palace Mosaics, Istanbul

Art | April 9, 2018

Eagle and Snake, Imperial Palace Mosaic Museum, Istanbul, circa 6th c. (image in common domain) By Patrick Hunt – Courtesy of the Nikia and Hippodrome revolts...

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Istanbul’s (Constantinople) 6th Century Basilica Cistern

Classics | July 20, 2012

Basilica Cistern (Photo by Clint Koehler, 2010, with permission) By Aigerim Korzhumbayeva –  Amid the teeming bustle of exotic Istanbul’s overall population...

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