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Were Minarets Added To Hagia Sophia After The Ottoman Conquest?
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- After the fall of Constantinople in 1453, Hagia Sophia became a mosque.
- Minarets were added soon after to adapt it for Islamic worship.
- These additions transformed the skyline of the city.
- The building now features four minarets, iconic to its silhouette.
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