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SUMMARY
Despite its extraordinary strategic location between the Golden Horn and the sea of Marmara, Constantinople had a major deficit of water supply for drinking, bathing and recreational purposes throughout its history. The quality of drinking water was of utmost concern, especially during summers and periods of siege. The acute problem of water supply was partially resolved by complex water system comprised of aqueducts and cisterns, supplemented by few local springs and wells. |
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