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What Is the Current Official Status of Hagia Sophia?
💡 The Answer
- As of 2020, Hagia Sophia is officially designated as a mosque.
- It is called the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque.
- It is also a major cultural and historical site open to visitors.
- The status changed from museum to mosque by Turkish government decree.
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