basílica cistern

I met a tour guide in front of the Palace.  I hired him for three hours.  He was quite good in pointing out things of significance.  Like this place was made from Roman debris in the response to a war threat.  What ruler would use the material from a previous age to respond to a current threat?  One who needs to what needs to be done now!
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