Many Travelers You may find yourself in Istanbul, Turkey, in Hagia Sophia, one of the most beautiful and sacred places in the world.
The ancient temples collect scores of visitors from the west. It is known for its history Christian Cathedral It was almost 1,000 years before it became a mosque during the Ottoman Empire.
Authorities are currently working to preserve the historic dome of the monument, which was erected between 532 and 537 AD, due to the threat of an earthquake.
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This renovation has strengthened the Hagia Sophia main and half domes, and reported the replacement of worn lead covers and steel framework upgrade (AP).
In 1935, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, founder of the Modern Republic of Türkiye, transformed Hagia Sofia To the museum.
Hagia Sofia, located in Istanbul, Turkey, is undergoing renovations to preserve its historic mosque and former church due to the possibility of earthquake damage. (Danuta Hamlin/Fox News)
Mehmet Selim Okten, construction engineer and member Scientific Council Overseeing the renovations, he told the Associated Press that a “new phase” of construction will begin.
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“At the end of the last three years, we are focusing on earthquake safety in Hagia Sofia, Minarets, Main Dome and Main Arch, especially with the expected Istanbul earthquake,” Okten said.
Hagia Sofia is a famous mosque, museum and former church featuring rare Christian mosaics. (Danuta Hamlin/Fox News)
Renovations will take place after 7.8 magnitude An earthquake hit In 2023, southern Türkiye destroyed hundreds of buildings.
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According to the AP, Orkten said construction workers could make it safer to renovate and academically examine the building layers, including damages that suffered from fires and earthquakes in the 10th and 14th centuries.
Hagia Sophia receives an average of around 50,000 visitors every day. (Danuta Hamlin/Fox News)
“A tower crane will be installed on the eastern facade and then cover the top of this unique structure with a protective frame system,” he said.
Hagia Sofia receives around on average 50,000 visitors According to Istanbul Deputy Akturkoglu, around 6 million to 7 million people a year each day.
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Danuta Hamlin of Associated Press and Fox News contributed to this report.
