Excavations in the mid twentieth century during the construction of buildings for Istanbul University (41.013171,28.959398 or thereabouts) revealed traces of several churches. These have now been covered up except for some pieces that were removed and placed in the Archaeological Museum. The churches are now known as Basilica A, B, C and D. The most substantial remains are a marble pulpit from Basilica A that stands in the grounds of Aya Sofya and some column capitals, some of which are scattered about the grounds of the university close to the fire tower.
11th century remains of Beyazit Church D, Faculty of Sciences, Istanbul University.
Column capitals in the grounds of Istanbul University
Capital from Basilica A, Archaeological Museum of Istanbul
Part of narthex of Church A, unearthed by excavations for Vezneciler Metro station, cut up and moved to this location (41.011786, 28.959822) by crane
Remains from Beyazit churches in the Museum of Turkish Hamam Culture
Column and capital in the Hamam Museum
Cistern in the vicinity of the Beyazit churches
Interior of cistern at 41.010498, 28.962185
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