Hagia Sophia history
Five things to know about the Hagia Sophia
The conversion of the edifice, once an important church of Christendom and 'jewel' of Byzantine Empire, has led to an international outcry
World Council of Churches ‘dismayed’ at Hagia Sophia shift
US State Department said it was ‘disappointed’ by the decision and looks forward to seeing how Turkey plans to keep the landmark open to all
Turkey’s court ruling turns Hagia Sophia into a mosque
The decision to turn the former cathedral to a place of muslim worship has sparked deep dismay among country's Orthodox Christians
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