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The Hagia Sophia was originally constructed as a cathedral in 537 AD during the reign of Emperor Justinian I. It underwent significant modifications and restorations over the centuries, particularly after being damaged by earthquakes. In 1453, after the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople, it was converted into a mosque. Today, it serves as a museum and a mosque, reflecting its rich and diverse history, but it has only been built once as a structure.
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How many weeks after the nico riots did constitinebegin construction on the Hagia Sophia?
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How many people live in hagia Sophia?
People did not live in Hagia Sophia, it was a church.
How many churches have existed in the same site as the Hagia Sophia today?
3
How many feet is Hagia Sophia?
length 269 feet width 240 feet height 180 feet
What Country is Sophia in?
Sophia is the name of a common female first name used in many countries around the world, including the United States, Germany, Italy, and Russia. Therefore, it is not tied to a specific country.
How many people visit hagia Sophia in a year?
up to 3.5 million each year
What did the Turks do to the hagia Sophia?
After the Ottoman Turks conquered Constantinople in 1453, they converted the Hagia Sophia, originally a Christian cathedral, into a mosque. They made several modifications, including the addition of minarets, a mihrab, and a minbar, while also preserving many of its Christian mosaics and architectural features. In 1935, the building was secularized and turned into a museum, but in 2020, it was reconverted into a mosque by the Turkish government.
Why was the church of hagia Sophia so important?
It was used as a palace and a church. Later it was used as a mosque. Currently it is a museum open to the public.
What was the significance of the Hagia Sophia to the Byzantine Empire?
it acted as a churchIt was a dedication to "Logos", or Jesus Christ, the second person in the Holy Trinity. It was built in 537 under Emperor Justinian's reign. It was the first true indication of the evolution of Roman architecture, which is evident in the dome-like structure, as the Byzantines moved closer to the Medieval period. The Hagia Sophia held many important holy relics related to Jesus' and his disciples' ancient adventures told in the Bible. The place was also the first to witness the excommunication by the Pope Leo IX in 1054, the beginning of the Great Schism.
What was Justinian I famous for?
Justinian I was famous for the uniform rewriting of the Roman law, which is still the basis of modern civil law in many countries. He was also famous for his building masterpieces, such as Hagia Sophia.
How many times has the golden temple been built?
two times it was built
What other religious group owned the cathedral of Hagia Sophia?
In 1453, the city Constantinople, which the cathedral of Hagia Sophia was located in, was under siege by Sultan Mehmed, a group of Islamic people, who wanted to turn the at present Christian city to the their faith. After the city's defenses were out of the way, and the rest of the city destroyed and pillaged, the Sultans came to Hagia Sophia, battered down the doors and began to pillage all the valuable treasures and took or killed those who were worshiping there or those who were unable to fight, such as elders and women and children. Instead of destroying the cathedral, the Sultans used it as their place to perform their Islamic rituals. For years they would dwell and rule the city of Constantinople. However, after years of ownership by the Sultans, who remodeled it to appear Islamic and added new rooms for more purposes, architects came in, remodeled, updated lighting, replastered walls, ornamented the ceilings, and, in 1935, the founder of the Republic of Turkey and the first Turkish president, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, transformed it into a spectacular museum. Today the cathedral of Hagia Sophia is visited by hundreds to marvel at its many splendors and amazing architecture.
