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Archaeo-Histories on Nostr: A historical building in Fatih district of Istanbul, Türkiye 🇹🇷, showcasing ...

A historical building in Fatih district of Istanbul, Türkiye 🇹🇷, showcasing architectural layers from four different periods. 

Lowest visible layer consists of Roman foundations, possibly part of a cistern. 

Above that are Byzantine arches, dating from when city was capital of Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire. 

Next layer up is Ottoman-era stone construction from 15th Century. 

Top section is from the Republic era of Turkey, reflecting more modern architectural styles. 

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