Theodosius Cistern

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:concert_tour
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Istanbul's_historical_peninsula
gptkbp:accessibility open to the public
gptkbp:architectural_style gptkb:Monarch
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Basilica_Cistern
gptkbp:capacity approximately 30,000 cubic meters
gptkbp:conservation_efforts ongoing
gptkbp:constructed_in 5th century
gptkbp:construction_material brick
gptkbp:cultural_events art exhibitions
gptkbp:cultural_heritage part of Istanbul's historical sites
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired modern architecture
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of Byzantine engineering
gptkbp:current_use well-preserved
gptkbp:depth approximately 10 meters
gptkbp:discovered_by 1930s
gptkbp:educational_programs guided tours
gptkbp:environmental_impact historical water conservation
gptkbp:exhibits gptkb:archaeological_site
gptkbp:features columns
vaulted ceilings
gptkbp:historical_analysis archaeological studies
gptkbp:historical_event public water supply
documented in Byzantine texts
gptkbp:historical_period gptkb:Monarch
gptkbp:historical_significance important water supply source
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Theodosius Cistern
gptkbp:influenced_by Roman engineering techniques
gptkbp:is_used_for water storage
gptkbp:landmark gptkb:Topkapi_Palace
gptkb:Hagia_Sophia
example of ancient engineering
gptkbp:length approximately 140 meters
gptkbp:lighting artificial lighting
gptkbp:location gptkb:Istanbul
gptkbp:named_after gptkb:Emperor_Theodosius_I
gptkbp:notable_feature water columns
gptkbp:open_to_public gptkb:battle
gptkbp:related_to Istanbul's water management system
gptkbp:renovated recent years
gptkbp:service_ceiling vaulted
gptkbp:surrounding_area Sultanahmet district
gptkbp:tourist_attraction gptkb:battle
gptkbp:visitors_per_year gptkb:television_series
gptkbp:water_management ancient techniques
gptkbp:water_quality historically potable
gptkbp:water_source gptkb:Aqueducts_of_Valens
gptkbp:width approximately 70 meters