It is upside down because it is believed that, if straight, it would turn into stone whoever sees it. There is another column in the Cistern identical, but with the head sideways instead of upside down :)
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The bane of vampire hunters everywhere.
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Can confirm: the Basilica Cistern is an awesome place to visit.
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How old is that?
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Sixth century A.D.?
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Did you take the photo? If not, who did?
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Legit thought this was a reboot of Legends of the Hidden Temple
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This looks like it has bee repurposed as a column base from a different statue.
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