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What is the Hagia Sophia?
A. It was a fabulous palace constructed by Emperor Justinian to honor his wife, Theodora.
B. It was for many years the largest church in the world, filled with magnificent mosaics and frescoes.
C. It was a formidable fortress built by the Byzantines to protect trade routes through the Bosporus.
D. It was an ornate shrine built on the spot where Muslims believe Muhammad ascended into heaven.
A. It was a fabulous palace constructed by Emperor Justinian to honor his wife, Theodora.
B. It was for many years the largest church in the world, filled with magnificent mosaics and frescoes.
C. It was a formidable fortress built by the Byzantines to protect trade routes through the Bosporus.
D. It was an ornate shrine built on the spot where Muslims believe Muhammad ascended into heaven.
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B. It was for many years the largest church in the world, filled with magnificent mosaics and frescoes.
The Hagia Sophia, located in Istanbul, Turkey, was originally constructed as a cathedral under the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I in the 6th century. It served as the world's largest cathedral for nearly a thousand years before being converted into a mosque after the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople in 1453. Today, it serves as a museum and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The structure is renowned for its massive dome and stunning architectural features, including its mosaics and decorative elements.
The Hagia Sophia, located in Istanbul, Turkey, was originally constructed as a cathedral under the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I in the 6th century. It served as the world's largest cathedral for nearly a thousand years before being converted into a mosque after the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople in 1453. Today, it serves as a museum and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The structure is renowned for its massive dome and stunning architectural features, including its mosaics and decorative elements.