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Hagia Sophia Mosque: A 1,500-year-old world heritage landmark at the heart of Istanbul

Hagia Sophia Mosque: A 1,500-year-old world heritage landmark at the heart of Istanbul

Culture

Culture minister addresses Hagia Sophia heavy crane-truck controversy, cites earthquake-proofing efforts

Culture minister addresses Hagia Sophia heavy crane-truck controversy, cites earthquake-proofing efforts

Culture

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Heavy crane truck driven onto Hagia Sophia floor during restoration sparks concern

Heavy crane truck driven onto Hagia Sophia floor during restoration sparks concern

Culture

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Heritage Istanbul fair to spotlight Historic Peninsula in 2026 edition Image

Culture

Heritage Istanbul fair to spotlight Historic Peninsula in 2026 edition

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Arson attempt at Istanbul's Hagia Sophia mosque thwarted by alert visitor Image

Nation

Arson attempt at Istanbul's Hagia Sophia mosque thwarted by alert visitor

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AI-powered system protects Türkiye’s historic Hagia Sophia while enhancing visitor access Image

Culture

AI-powered system protects Türkiye’s historic Hagia Sophia while enhancing visitor access

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Hagia Sophia faces restoration push amid Istanbul’s earthquake risk Image

Culture

Hagia Sophia faces restoration push amid Istanbul’s earthquake risk

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Hagia Sophia undergoes major restoration to protect 1,486-year-old landmark Image

Culture

Hagia Sophia undergoes major restoration to protect 1,486-year-old landmark

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Walking on history: Ancient mosaics beneath Istanbul’s Sultanahmet Square Image

Culture

Walking on history: Ancient mosaics beneath Istanbul’s Sultanahmet Square

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Cultural heritage: Ottoman, Indonesian Muslims traditions of honoring Laylat al-Qadr Image

Culture

Cultural heritage: Ottoman, Indonesian Muslims traditions of honoring Laylat al-Qadr

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Older than Hagia Sophia: Imrahor Ilyas Bey Mosque under restoration Image

Culture

Older than Hagia Sophia: Imrahor Ilyas Bey Mosque under restoration

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1,500-year-old cistern near Hagia Sophia turned into modern spa, prompting authorities to intervene Image

Culture

1,500-year-old cistern near Hagia Sophia turned into modern spa, prompting authorities to intervene

2 min read

Controversy over Hagia Sophia ticket revenue in Türkiye Image

Culture

Controversy over Hagia Sophia ticket revenue in Türkiye

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