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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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Historic domes of Hagia Sophia are renovated to protect the landmark from earthquakes
Turkey has begun a new phase in sweeping restorations of the nearly 1,500-year-old Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, focusing on ...
Historic domes of Turkey’s Hagia Sophia renovated to protect the monument from earthquakes
Turkey has begun a new phase in restorations of the nearly 1,500-year-old Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, focusing on preserving ...
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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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Istanbul's Hagia Sophia prepares for next big quake
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 ...
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Historic domes of Hagia Sophia are renovated to protect the landmark from earthquakes
Built by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian in 537, Hagia Sophia was turned into a mosque with the 1453 Ottoman conquest of Istanbul. Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the founding leader of the Turkish ...
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Historic domes of Hagia Sophia are renovated to protect the landmark from earthquakes
Scaffolds are installed in Byzantine-era Hagia Sophia mosque for restoration work, in Istanbul, Turkey, Sunday, April 13, 2025. Credit: AP/Emrah Gurel Built by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian in ...