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Hagia Sophia: Secrets of the 1,600-year-old megastructure that has survived the collapse of empires
One of the world’s most famous religious buildings, Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia was extraordinary when it was built in the sixth ...
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Hagia Sophia: Secrets of the 1,600-year-old megastructure that has survived the collapse of empires
To suggest to the world not only Islam’s superiority but also that the Ottomans were the true heirs of the Romans, Mehmed converted Hagia Sophia to a mosque — but kept its original name.
Ancient landmark Hagia Sophia, 'simply unique, without parallel,' attracts long line of tourists
The Hagia Sophia remains a highly popular tourist destination, attracting millions of travelers. Here is a detailed look at ...
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Istanbul's Hagia Sophia dome to be restored and covered for one year
The dome of Istanbul's landmark Hagia Sophia, a former church converted into a mosque, is to be restored and made ...
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Historic domes of Hagia Sophia are renovated to protect the landmark from earthquakes
AP Video by Mehmet Guzel People visit Byzantine-era Hagia Sophia mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, Sunday, April 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel) Scaffolds are installed in Byzantine-era Hagia Sophia mosque ...