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    Hagia Sophia is an important architectural monument located in Istanbul, Turkey that has changed functions over time. Originally constructed in the 6th century AD as a Christian church under the direction of Emperor Justinian, it was later converted to an Islamic mosque in the 15th century and is now a museum. Considered one of the greatest architectural achievements of all time, Hagia Sophia has undergone several renovations and restorations while maintaining its status as the most significant religious site in Eastern Christianity.

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    Hagia Sophia is an important architectural monument located in Istanbul, Turkey that has changed functions over time. Originally constructed in the 6th century AD as a Christian church under the direction of Emperor Justinian, it was later converted to an Islamic mosque in the 15th century and is now a museum. Considered one of the greatest architectural achievements of all time, Hagia Sophia has undergone several renovations and restorations while maintaining its status as the most significant religious site in Eastern Christianity.

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    Hagia Sophia is an important architectural monument located in Istanbul, Turkey that has changed functions over time. Originally constructed in the 6th century AD as a Christian church under the direction of Emperor Justinian, it was later converted to an Islamic mosque in the 15th century and is now a museum. Considered one of the greatest architectural achievements of all time, Hagia Sophia has undergone several renovations and restorations while maintaining its status as the most significant religious site in Eastern Christianity.

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    The Hagia Sophia has undergone transformations from a Christian church to an Islamic mosque to now being a museum. It is considered one of the greatest architectural achievements.

    Hagia Sophia started as a Christian church under Emperor Constantine, later became an Islamic mosque after the Ottoman conquest, and is now a museum. It has undergone many renovations and restorations over the centuries.

    During construction under Emperor Justinian, there was a disagreement over whether the inner sanctuary should have one or two windows. It was reportedly resolved when an angel appeared endorsing three windows, representing the Holy Trinity.

    Hagia Sophia

    Mayra G. Garcia
    EME 2040-7804
    History/Architectural Presentation
    Grades 9-12
    Hagia Sophia
    The Mother Church
    Hagia Sophia, or Holy Wisdom is the mother church of all
    Eastern Christians. It was first erected during the reign of the
    Roman Emperor Constantine, and was consecrated in the year
    360 A.D.
    Although the church has undergone major renovations
    since then, it is still considered to be one of the greatest
    architectural monuments of all times. Starting off as a Christian
    Temple, it was then transformed into an Islamic mosque, and
    finally today it stands as a secular museum.
    Within the City of Istanbul
    The Hagia Sophia currently
    resides in Istanbul, Turkey.
    The point of entry for the
    majority of the tourists coming
    into Turkey is Istanbul.

    The temple lies along a seaport.


    Many other Early Christian
    churches surround it although
    none which surpasses it either
    in size or splendor.
    From Christian Temple to Islamic Mosque
    Emperor or Sultan in Year of Construction Desired Architectural
    charge of Construction Design
    Emperor Constantius 306-337 basilica-type structure with a
    rectangular floor plan, circular
    apse and timbered roof
    Emperor Justinian 532-537 ivory and gold icons and
    ornaments from ancient
    temples in Ephesus
    Emperor Andronieus 1317 walls were reinforced on the
    exterior by pyramid-shaped
    buttresses
    Sultan Mehmed II 1453 built an altar (mihrap) in the
    east
    Sultan Murad III 1574-1535 Pulpit (minber) and
    preacher’s pew were built.

    Sultan Abdulmecit 1850 Added the present day


    Imperial Pew
    Quick Tour
     Take a quick tour and
    learn more about the
    inauguration during the
    reign of Emperor
    Justinian (532-537 A.D.)
    Famous Architects of Hagia Sophia
     Architect Ruffinos was hired during the reign of Emperor Theodosius II, and
    the completion took place in the year 415 A.D.

     Anthemius of Trailles and Isidorus of Miletus, were architects hired during


    one of the most extensive restoration of the temple. They were hired by the
    Emperor Justinian and were asked to construct “ a church which was to surpass
    in magnificence all earlier churches.”

     The architect Tridat once again restored Hagia Sophia during a six year period
    starting in 988, and ending in 994. The temple had gone massive damage caused by
    an earthquake.

     The Turkish architect Sinan, built the two minarets in front of the church during the
    reign of Sultan Murad III (1535-1574).
    The Manifestation
     During the construction of the inner sanctuary there was a
    disagreement between the Emperor Justinian and his builders
    as to whether its apse should have one window or two. It was
    then reportedly settled when an angel of the Lord appeared,
    dressed as the Emperor Justinian with royal robes, and shoes,
    and spoke to the craftsman. He spoke to them saying “I will
    that there be a triple light, and that the conch be made with
    three windows in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy
    Ghost.” The emperor, when made aware of this apparition,
    fully knowing that he had not in fact left his palace, informed
    his builders, “As I have bidden thee, so do”.
    Works Cited
     “Forum of Augustus” Fori Imperiali 1999
    http://www.capitolium.org/eng/fori/augusto.htm

     “Hagia Sophia.” Focus MultiMedia 1997/98.


    http://www.focusmm.com/civilization/hagia/welcome.htm

     Halsall, Paul. “Procopius: Description of Hagia Sophia from De Aedificiis.”


    1996.
    http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/lect/med03.html.

     Huxley, G.L. Anthemius of Tralles. Massachusetts: Eaton P, 1959


    Kinross, Lord. Hagia Sophia. New York: Arthur Dembner, 1972

     “Lead’ Word iQ 2004. http://www.wordiq.com/definition/Lead


    “
     Mathematic and Architecture” Wikipedia 2004
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mathematics-and.architecture

     Teteriatnikov, Natalia. Mosaics of Hagia Sophia, Istanbul. Wahshington,


    D.C.: Harvard
    UP, 1998

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