Istanbul’s historic buildings, including the Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern, are at risk from a major earthquake on the ...

Archaeologists have uncovered a lavish Roman-era villa adorned with colorful frescoes and a unique fish pond in the ancient city of Tripolis in ...

In the case of man-made sites, the determination to complete complex architectural projects underground is commendable. They ...

From an underground cistern to a rain garden living area, landscape architect Edmundo Colón Izquierdo shared ideas for the ...

More than 20 years later, the underground cistern built with Kryton's innovative crystalline waterproofing technology is still going strong at a time when all eyes in the city are focused on water ...

Dive into the enchanting depths of Istanbul! 🌌 Discover the hidden cisterns that tell tales of the city's rich past. Prepare to be amazed by these underground wonders that go beyond the famous ...

The historic house dates to 1769. While working on the roughly $5 million renovation project, contractors discovered an underground cistern or well approximately 30 feet deep and 40 inches wide.

The system involved a pool in the courtyard for catching water and two underground cisterns for storing it. A photo shows an archaeologist looking into one of the underground cisterns.