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Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia Enters The Most Extensive Phase Of Its Multi-Year Restoration
Following a 6.2-magnitude earthquake in Istanbul earlier this spring, the reinforcement and restoration of the celebrated ...
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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Istanbul's Hagia Sophia prepares for next big quake
The Hagia Sophia of Istanbul is no stranger to change -- through the centuries the city's architectural jewel has gone from church to mosque to museum, back to mosque again. This aerial photograph ...
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The Many Lives of Istanbul’s 1,500-Year-Old Architectural Icon
Few buildings, including culturally significant places of worship, have a history as rich and complicated as the Hagia Sophia ... Located in Istanbul, Turkey, it is not simply a relic of the ...
Hagia Sophia begins extensive restoration to reinforce dome against earthquakes
Turkey has embarked on a restoration project aimed at preserving the Hagia Sophia, one of Istanbul's landmarks. The Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry has initiated a 50-year plan to reinforce the ...
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Historic domes of Hagia Sophia are renovated to protect the landmark from earthquakes
People visit Byzantine-era Hagia Sophia mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, Sunday, April 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel) People visit Byzantine-era Hagia Sophia mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, Sunday ...
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Hagia Sophia: Secrets of the 1,600-year-old megastructure that has survived the collapse of empires
Istanbul, Turkey CNN — Whether you’re a believer or not, visiting Hagia Sophia is a spiritual experience. The architectural genius of this place of worship — which was built as a church in ...