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Why Was Hagia Sophia Turned Into a Museum in 1935?
💡 The Answer
- In 1935, the Turkish government secularized the building as a museum.
- This was part of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's reforms.
- The museum allowed both Christian and Islamic art to be displayed.
- It remained a museum for 85 years until 2020.
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