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What architectural elements were added to Hagia Sophia after 1453?

💡 The Answer

  • Minarets were added soon after conversion to a mosque.
  • They are a distinctive feature of the silhouette.
  • The additions adapted the Christian church for Islamic worship.
  • No other major structural changes were made at that time.

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