Built
by Roman Emperor Theodosius II between circa 428 AD and 443 AD, the
Theodosius Cistern was used to store water from the Valens Aqueduct, which was
the chief water-supplying system of the Eastern Roman capital of
Constantinople.
During Theodosius’ reign, the aqueduct was redistributed from
its original supply to the Nymphaeum, the Baths of Zeuxippus and the Great
Palace of Constantinople.
This, in turn, involved the construction of
the Theodosius Cistern.
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