In a divided world, sacred spaces like Al Aqsa and Babri Masjid, which have raised nationalistic fervour, should have endured ...

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Hagia Sophia, an architectural marvel and a symbol of Istanbul ... During tours, visitors can appreciate the craftsmanship that went into the creation of the columns, arches, and decorative elements.

The first building to include a fully pendentive dome, Hagia Sophia is a paragon of Byzantine ... meaning it’s surrounded by columns, with eight on either end. The Pompidou Centre, which houses ...

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The Timeless Beauty of Hagia Sophia Walking into Hagia Sophia was a deeply moving ... Descending into the underground chamber felt like entering a secret world. Rows of towering columns reflected in ...

The first building to include a fully pendentive dome, Hagia Sophia is a paragon of Byzantine architecture ... The 1970 building’s 16 concrete columns meet to create a hyperboloid structure that looks ...

However, the interior of the nave and parts of the columns were severely damaged by fire (perhaps ... the Parthenon was transformed into a three-aisled Christian basilica dedicated first to Hagia ...