Science Board on crane truck inside Hagia Sophia: “There is no risk”
“The temporary platform that has been constructed inside the monument is fully adequate to support the heavy equipment,” stated a ...
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Crane truck inside Hagia Sophia sparks concerns over floor safety (PHOTOS)
Concerns have been raised over the appearance of a crane truck inside Hagia Sophia, after photographs showed the vehicle positioned ...
Arson attempt at Hagia Sophia thwarted – Suspect arrested hours later
An attempted arson incident occurred on the evening of Monday, August 4, 2025, at the Hagia Sophia in Constantinople, shortly ...
Hagia Sophia withstands major earthquake as Constantinople prepares for the future
As reported by turkiyetoday.com, the 1,486-year-old Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque in Constantinople remained unscathed after a powerful 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck ...
Turkey launches major earthquake-proofing project for Hagia Sophia’s Dome
The Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism has launched a new and ambitious phase in the ongoing structural reinforcement and ...
Hagia Sophia: The Iconic Dome is being dismantled
The iconic dome of Hagia Sophia, which "seemed to hang from the sky" with its magnificent mosaics and unique architecture ...
Cappella Romana revives ‘Lost Voices of Hagia Sophia’ at Park Avenue Church of St. Ignatius
The past Sunday, September 29, 2024, the Park Avenue Church of St. Ignatius hosted the Byzantine sacred music chorus Cappella ...
Turks said Hagia Sophia paved the way for Al-Aqsa’s liberation
During a traditional Iftar dinner yesterday to mark the holy month of Ramadan for Muslims, President of the Turkish National ...
Hagia Sophia: Minaret restoration due to structural cracks
Dismantling efforts have started on one of the four minarets encircling Hagia Sophia after the discovery of structural cracks, signaling ...
Question to the Turkish Parliament on the status of Hagia Sophia
A question was raised in the Turkish National Assembly by Member of Parliament Semra Silkın Ün, from the Future Party ...
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