Re-purposed, ancient, Medusa head supports a column once covered by water in the vast, underground Basilica Cistern, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe.

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Size: 3854px × 5450px
Location: Basilica Cistern, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
Photo credit: © Ian Layzell / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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