I would have to say one of my favorite sites I saw in Istanbul was the Basilica Cistern....
its all underground and there are hundreds of columns rising up from pools of water...They have red lights illuminating each column and it is absolutely beautiful and so amazing that something like this was built underground and so long ago....it was unreal!!
its all underground and there are hundreds of columns rising up from pools of water...They have red lights illuminating each column and it is absolutely beautiful and so amazing that something like this was built underground and so long ago....it was unreal!!
so beautiful!
Austin looking creepy
Okay so this was our National Treasure moment....So there are these two columns in the Basilica that have Medusas head at the bottom of them. They are the only two columns like that out of the hundreds...one of the heads is straight and the other one is tilted on its side...No one knows why and they are facing these strange ways. Researchers have said it is only for the sole purpose of being bases to these columns but their opinions are not enough and still people wonder to this day....
SO after some thought and consideration on our part we have come to the conclusion that it is part of a map describing a code, and that the Medusa heads are leading us to a secret passage way that will unlock a hidden Turkish treasure....ha ha so THERE... we have unlocked the hidden mystery of thousands of years in our short tour...but needless to say we did not follow through and continue our destined path of uncovering treasure and went to see the rest of Istanbul...we will leave it for someone else :)
The mysterious heads....
SO after some thought and consideration on our part we have come to the conclusion that it is part of a map describing a code, and that the Medusa heads are leading us to a secret passage way that will unlock a hidden Turkish treasure....ha ha so THERE... we have unlocked the hidden mystery of thousands of years in our short tour...but needless to say we did not follow through and continue our destined path of uncovering treasure and went to see the rest of Istanbul...we will leave it for someone else :)
The mysterious heads....
Okay and also.... look at THIS column... this was the ONLY column that had this design on it...WHY? we are not sure we didnt come up with a theory on this one...but it is very I..n..t..e..r..e..s...t..i..n..g.........if you have any theories please share!
ha ha so there it is our adventure underground! And it was my favorite!! If you ever go to Istanbul (which I would highly recommend) you must visit this place it is totally magical
more of Istanbul to come....
more of Istanbul to come....
4 comments:
Did you fall in the water?
-Madi
I totally forgot about this place. I was a little nervous that the tiniest earthquake would collapse the whole place. It's so big down there. I like your theory about the Medusa heads. As for that column, it looks like some thing from Indiana Jones that if you walk by it , it will shoot out poisonous darts from those eye holes (into your neck of course), and this is all out of protection to keep the treasure safe. Hmmmm...
Keep having a great time and keep the posts and videos comin!
This reminds me of the Phantom of the Opera's lair. Very intriguing...
Maybe the column has something to do with the treasure...perhaps the column is hollow and there is a key inside...who knows? Smart theory for the Madusa heads. I saw a her head on my field trip too. Not that same place but Probably somewhere near who knows where!
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