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Why Is Hagia Sophia Considered an Architectural Milestone?

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  • Hagia Sophia is considered the epitome of Byzantine architecture.
  • It is said to have 'changed the history of architecture'.
  • Its fully pendentive dome was a groundbreaking structural feat.
  • It was the world's largest interior space when completed in 537.

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