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Hagia Sophia as a mosque - 1852 illustration Hagia Sophia and Its Complex History
Architecture · Medieval Art and Architecture

Hagia Sophia and Its Complex History

July 23, 2020 A Scholarly Skater4 Comments

Here's my guide to understanding all the controversy surrounding the recent decision to turn Hagia Sophia back into a mosque.

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