chapter one
The History
Binzantium Empire
A long time ago, in 1453 the Hagia sophia is a religion place, this place a church (basilica) Byzantine built by constantius , The son of constantine the great. Occasionally the church is frequently hit by earthquakes falling awake, although the dome-shaped building is made. 558 On May 7, in the reign of Emperor Justinian, the eastern dome collapsed after an earthquake hit. 986 On October 26, in the reign of Emperor Basil II (958-1025, again affected by the quake.
Finally, extensive renovations carried out so as not affected by the earthquake in the early 14th century. Features of this building is situated on a large dome shape and height. Middle size 30 m. Fundamennya high and 54 m. The interior decorated with mosaics and frescoes, mast-poles made of colored marble, and walls are decorated with carvings.
Turkey Ustmani Era
When Sultan Mehmed II conquered Constantinople on Tuesday, May 27, 1453 and entered the city, Mehmed II, fell from his horse and bow of gratitude to God, then go to the Church of Hagia Sophia and ordered to turn it into a mosque known as the Aya Sofia. Then directly converted into a mosque for Friday prayers.
Inside the Hagia Sofia, Istanbul, Turkey, June 1994
Various modifications to the building to be done to fit the pattern and style of mosque building. At the time of Mehmed II (1444-1446 and 1451-1481) built the tower in the south. Selim II (1566-1574) to build two towers and change parts of the building is characterized by the church. Including replacing the sign of the cross is emblazoned on the top of the dome with a crescent moon ornament.
Chapter two
How's life Hagia Sophia Now ?
Modern Age
In 1937, Mustafa Kemal Pasha changed the status of Hagia Sophia into a museum. Begin the project "Demolition of Hagia Sophia." Some parts of the wall and ceiling paints scraped from calligraphy to be rediscovered paintings of sacred Christian.
Information Age
Now the Goverment Rule of Turkey and the contistution is change from kingdom to republic exactly Republic of Turkey. Although capital city placed in Ankara but the most viewed panorama in Istanbul, Hagia Sophia here :) . The Hagia sophia mosque as one of the famous tourist attraction by the Turkish government in Istanbul. Historical value covered the beautiful Byzantine architecture style charm.
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