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In the Basilica Cistern deep beneath the streets of
Discover the sites that have stood the test of time during the ancient city’s long, turbulent history
Istanbul, Turkey 1616 – Present
324 CE CONSTANTINOPLE FOUNDED Constantine selects Byzantium as ...
Ten creative thinkers who across the centuries helped shape Istanbul into the city it is today
Obelisks, pyramids and motifs from ancient Egypt didn’t only influence grand country houses or powerful Biblical paintings, but also shaped tea-ware, cinemas and even factory floors, as Michael Hall reveals
PYRAMIDS, obelisks, coffins and sphinxes are embedded in ...