"We've waited for years to pray here" - the history of Hagia Sophia Crowds gathered in Istanbul as the historic Hagia Sophia site opened for Friday prayers for the first time since Turkish ...

Dr. Hasan Fırat Diker, of the Hagia Sophia Science Council, said they’ve studied Hagia Sophia’s underground structures for five years.

the Hagia Sophia is considered the magnum opus of Byzantine architecture. Visitors say it is a must-see when in Istanbul and recommend taking a guided tour for more information about the history ...

Life in Greece and in the Byzantine Empire as a whole is a fascinating chapter of human history that not many pay attention ...

Because of its 1,500-year history, the Hagia Sophia holds immense religious, spiritual and political significance for groups inside and outside Turkey. Islamist groups and devout Muslims demand ...

The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque—Istanbul’s iconic marvel of Byzantine architecture—boasts centuries of religious and cultural history. Adding to the monument’s mystique, a mysterious ...

The Erechtheion is an enduring monument to the ancient history of this extraordinary city. Built by the Romans 1,500 years ago, the Hagia Sophia was the biggest church in the world. No expense was ...

after being carefully filtered under the supervision of the Hagia Sophia Museum archaeological structures, which can shed light on the history of Istanbul, will come to light,” Diker said ...