The Hagia Sophia

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The Hagia Sophia (Istanbul/Turkey) was a eastern orthodox church until Constantinople was conquered by the Mohammedans and the church converted into a mosque in 1453. It is a museum today.

The Hagia Sophia was build under the supervision of Justinian during the years 532-537.


Photographical reconstruction of the Hagia Sophia before Islam:

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The Hagia Sophia today:

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