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how many minarets are there in the Hagia Sophia?
4
WHAT WAS THE HAGIA SOPHIA KNOWN AS DURING THE BYZANTINE EMPIRE?
THE CATHEDRAL OF HAGIA SOPHIA
What is the outside primarily made of?
Brick and stone.
What is the climate classified as?
Mediterranean, oceanic, or transitional climate.
How many important mosaics are there in the Hagia Sophia?
6
THEY SERVE AS A VISUAL CUE FOR THE MOSQUE AND ARE USED FOR THE CALL FOR PRAYER.
What was the original floor paved with?
Proconnesian and thessalian marble.
Hagia Sophia 1st became a mosque in...
When is 1453, during the conquer of Constantinople by the Ottoman Empire?
What does flora mean?
It means plants.
What is the diameter of the Dome?
32 Meters
1935
How many wings do the hexapterygons have?
Six.
A popular Islamic art form
What is Arabic calligraphy?
What dog-like animal is native to the area?
Grey wolf.
Where is the mosaic of The Virgin Mary and Child?
Above the apse in the main area.
WHAT CHRISTIAN ICONS ARE STILL LEFT IN THE HAGIA SOPHIA TODAY?
What is one of the most iconic pieces inside the Hagia Sophia?
Mosaics of Jesus the Virgin Mary.
Caused Justinian I to envision the Hagia Sophia?
Fire and destruction of the original church.
What is the general geography of Istanbul like?
Coastal and lowland city.
Why was the Mosaic of Komnenos Family created?
To honor donation made by the emperor and his wife.
WHAT ARE THE 5 DAILY PRAYERS THAT TAKE PLACE IN THE HAGIA SOPHIA CALLED?
SALAH
What does the grand dome and mosaics reflect?
Byzantine influence.
Name one reason why the Christian imagery is concealed in Hagia Sophia.
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What natural disaster occur in Istanbul?
Earthquakes