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Why were minarets added to Hagia Sophia?
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- After the fall of Constantinople in 1453, Hagia Sophia became a mosque.
- Minarets were added soon after to serve Islamic call to prayer.
- Over time four minarets were built, becoming a signature feature.
- The addition symbolized the building's new role in Ottoman Istanbul.
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