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Did Hagia Sophia Change the History of Architecture?
💡 The Answer
- Hagia Sophia is considered the epitome of Byzantine architecture.
- It is said to have 'changed the history of architecture'.
- Its design influenced both Eastern and Western building traditions.
- The dome and structural system were revolutionary.
- Many later mosques and churches copied its plan.
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