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How Did Hagia Sophia Transform from a Church to a Mosque?
💡 The Answer
- After the fall of Constantinople in 1453, Hagia Sophia was converted into a mosque.
- Minarets were added to the structure soon after the conversion.
- It remained a mosque from 1453 until 1935.
- The conversion marked a major shift from Byzantine Christian to Islamic use.
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