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ISTANBUL (AP) — In its more than 1,400-year existence, the majestic domed structure of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul has served as the Byzantine Empire’s main cathedral, a mosque under the Ottoman Empire ...
The World Heritage site was once a potent symbol of Christian-Muslim rivalry, and it could become one once more. By Carlotta Gall ISTANBUL — Since it was built in the sixth century, changing hands ...
Istanbul (CNN) — Whether you’re a believer or not, visiting Hagia Sophia is a spiritual experience. The architectural genius of this place of worship — which was built as a church in 537CE before its ...
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