Cistern Collection

Asia, Turkey, Istanbul The Basilica Cisternaa Sunken Palace, Sunken Cistern"
Asia, Turkey, Istanbul The Basilica Cisterna " Sunken Palace", " Sunken Cistern", is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul

Well in the Piazza Cisterna in San Gimignano, Tuscany, Italy

Urinal Advert 1889
Milton Syers Peckham urinal 1889

MOROCCO, Atlantic Coast, EL, JADIDA: Cite Portugaise / Portuguese Fortress, Citerne Portugaise
MOROCCO-Atlantic Coast-EL-JADIDA: Cite Portugaise / Portuguese Fortress- Citerne Portugaise-Vaulted Water Cistern (b.1513) and used in the Orson Wells film " Othello" (1954)

The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver (Plate 2d) published by Hannah Humphrey in 1804
NCO190174 The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver (Plate 2d) published by Hannah Humphrey in 1804 (etching with engraving & w/c on paper) by Gillray

Gas lighting apparatus at Royal Mint, London, 1819. Artist: Friedrich Accum
Gas lighting apparatus at Royal Mint, London. l: Retort. 2: Purifier. 3: Tar cistern. 4: Gas meter. From Frederick Accum Coal Gas, London, 1819. Aquatint

Basilica Cistern. 6th century. Istanbul. Turkey
Turkey. Istanbul. Basilica Cistern. 6th century. Erected during the reign of Justinian I. Interior

Basilica Cistern, Sultanahmet, UNESCO, Fatih District, Istanbul Province, Turkey

Basilica Cistern, Sultanahmet, UNESCO, Fatih District, Istanbul Province, Turkey

WC with syphon flushing cistern, 1850
3359513 WC with syphon flushing cistern, 1850; (add.info.: WC with syphon flushing cistern. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Mr Whiteley's design for central heating and hot water system
5307929 Mr Whiteley's design for central heating and hot water system.; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Mr Whiteley's design for central heating)

Dyeing cotton, Lancashire
2602613 Dyeing cotton, Lancashire; (add.info.: Dyeing cotton, Lancashire, England. Preparing an alum cistern. Cloth would be passed through an alum solution before dyeing)

Thomas Newcomen's atmospheric steam engine
5310315 Thomas Newcomen's atmospheric steam engine; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Thomas Newcomen's atmospheric steam engine, 1705)

The Optimus pedestal WC with small lead-lined wooden cistern, 1850
3359514 The Optimus pedestal WC with small lead-lined wooden cistern, 1850; (add.info.: The Optimus pedestal WC with small lead-lined wooden cistern)

The Optimus pedestal WC with small lead-lined wooden cistern, 1850
3359494 The Optimus pedestal WC with small lead-lined wooden cistern, 1850; (add.info.: The Optimus pedestal WC with small lead-lined wooden cistern)

Illustration depicting a Fortin barometer. 1873. Jean Nicolas Fortin (1750-1831)
5311473 Illustration depicting a Fortin barometer. 1873. Jean Nicolas Fortin (1750-1831) was a French maker of scientific instruments

An engraving depicting Newcomen's atmospheric steam engine (1705). The boiler is at A, and the piston H
5311445 An engraving depicting Newcomen's atmospheric steam engine (1705). The boiler is at A, and the piston H, is pushed by steam up the open cylinder C

Gas works: l: Retort House. 2: Tar cistern. 3: Condenser. 5,6: Gasholder. 7: Office. 8: Workshops
530383 Gas works: l: Retort House. 2: Tar cistern. 3: Condenser. 5,6: Gasholder. 7: Office. 8: Workshops. aa: Pipes connecting tar cistern to hydraulic main.b, Pipe connecting a,a, and condenser

Interior in Constantinople, 1814. Creator: Michel Francois Preaulx
Interior in Constantinople, 1814

Adam's Berg (Mulkirigala), Entrance to the Image Rooms Hewn into the Rocks, 1785. Creator: Jan Brandes
Adam's Berg (Mulkirigala), Entrance to the Image Rooms Hewn into the Rocks, 1785. Buddhist shrine in Ceylon, (now Sri Lanka), near Mulgirigala

Courtyard with cistern and woman cleaning, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Courtyard with cistern and woman cleaning, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

Courtyard with cistern and hanging laundry, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Courtyard with cistern and hanging laundry, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

Courtyard with hanging laundry, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Courtyard with hanging laundry, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

Courtyard with cistern, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Courtyard with cistern, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

Cistern and outer stairs of an old-time courtyard, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Cistern and outer stairs of an old-time courtyard, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

Portrait of farmers, Moscow, Russia Russia Moscow. Date of Photograph:1890 circa

View of the irrigation water pipes of the Lake Roosevelt, in the United States. In the foreground a worker may be seen. United States Lake Roosevelt. Date of Photograph:1950 ca

Cisternone in Livorno Livorno. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Group portrait in medieval square in the historical center of San Gimignano San Gimignano Cistern Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1930 ca

View from above of a village in Central-South America. In the foreground a building site with tanks for collecting water, locomotives and wagons on the track

View of the Reggiani Sonnino plant in Bergamo. In the foreground a cistern. In the background the profile of the surrounding hills Bergamo. Date of Photograph:1900-1913 ca

Large reinforced concrete cistern of the electrochemical plant Rossi of Legnano (Milan). In the background a few houses Legnano. Date of Photograph:1904 ca

Large reinforced concrete cistern of the Rotondi factory of Novara Novara. Date of Photograph:1900-1913 ca

Full view of the hermitage of Lecceto Siena Lecceto Church Late Medieval, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1971. Date of Artwork:IV-XIV secc

Cana. Etching by Bernatz et alii Engraving Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1868 ca

The Wells of Mara. Etching by Bernatz et al Engraving Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1868 ca

The wells of Moses. Etching by Bernatz et al. Engraving Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1868 ca

The water basin of Aden's dam, Yemen Asia Yemen, Aden. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

The dam of Aden, Yemen Asia Yemen, Aden. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

The Mint Palace in Bombay, India India Bombay. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Truck with tank and water distribution to citizens after the Florence flood of November 4, 1966, Piazza della Signoria Florence. Date of Photograph:06/11/1966

Roman Cistern, roman masterpiece of the third sec.a.C. situated in the common of Segni Segni Roman cistern Cistern Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1905 ca

Roman cistern; Roman work of the III Century B.C. located in the town of Segni Segni Cistern Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca.. Date of Artwork:III sec. a. C

Sardoba historic water cistern and reservoir, near Rabat I Malik, Navoi Province
Uzbekistan, Navoi Province, Sardoba historic water cistern and reservoir, near Rabat I Malik

The Cisternoni of Livorno - a series of three large buildings in the neoclassical style at Livorno, in Tuscany, Italy constructed between 1829 and 1848 as part of a complex of purification plants

Strand Lane and the Entrance to the Roman Bath, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Strand Lane and the Entrance to the Roman Bath, c1935. The Old Watch House, also known as St Clements Watch House, and Roman Bath in Strand Lane near the River Thames in Westminster, London

Europe, Italy, Umbria, Assisi. Cistern of the Eremo delle Carceri

Turkey. Constantinople - Cistern of Philoxenos
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Constantinople (today Istanbul). Cistern of Philoxenos or Binbirdirek Cistern, The 1001 columns. It was constructed under a palace in the 5th century

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The cistern, an architectural marvel found across various regions of the world, holds a rich history and significance. In Asia, specifically in Turkey's vibrant city Istanbul, lies The Basilica Cistern - a mesmerizing Sunken Palace that dates back to ancient times. This underground wonder showcases the grandeur of Byzantine architecture and is truly a sight to behold. Not far from Istanbul, in San Gimignano, Tuscany, Italy stands the well in Piazza Cisterna. This charming town square features a picturesque cistern that adds to its medieval charm. Traveling back in time to 19th century London takes us to the Royal Mint where gas lighting apparatuses were used for illumination. Friedrich Accum's artwork beautifully captures this historical moment. Returning to Istanbul once again brings us face-to-face with another remarkable cistern - the Basilica Cistern from the 6th century. Its intricate columns and mystical atmosphere transport visitors into a different era altogether. Even urinal advertisements have their place in history. An advert from 1889 reminds us of how even mundane objects like urinals can become fascinating relics when viewed through a historical lens. Moving on to Morocco's Atlantic Coast brings us to El Jadida and its Portuguese Fortress known as Cite Portugaise or Portuguese Citadel. Here we find the impressive Citerne Portugaise (Portuguese Cistern), showcasing both functional design and architectural beauty. Literature enthusiasts may recall Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift which featured illustrations depicting The King of Brobdingnag alongside Gulliver near an intriguing cistern dating back centuries. Constantinople (now Istanbul) never ceases to amaze with yet another stunning cistern - Philoxenos' masterpiece located within Turkey's capital city itself. Its historical importance cannot be understated as it represents Constantinople’s rich heritage.