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When Did Hagia Sophia Switch From Church to Mosque and Back?

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  • It was a church from its dedication in 360 until 1453.
  • After 1453, it became a mosque. In 1935 it became a museum.
  • In 2020, it was redesignated as a mosque, ending its museum status.
  • These changes reflect major political and religious shifts in the region.

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