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Like Hagia Sophia and Chora, Ani cathedral to be turned into a mosque
09 Jul 2025 15:41 GMT
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Istanbul (AsiaNews) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan turned Hagia Sophia and Chora, Istanbul… dome of Hagia Sophia in ancient Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul) around the … the ancient Christian basilicas of Hagia Sophia and Chora into mosques – …
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Ankara crowned 'Tourism Capital of Turkic World' for 2026
09 Jul 2025 13:19 GMT
… strengthening tourism relations between Türkiye and its Turkic state partners, sharing encouraging … for their strong interest in Türkiye.
The minister highlighted various … cultural heritage sites, including the Hagia Sophia Mosque, Galata Tower, Ephesus, …
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Turkish-Armenian MP submits parliamentary question regarding conversion of historic cathedral to a mosque
08 Jul 2025 15:02 GMT
… conversion of the cathedral. Addressing Turkish authorities she said, “There are … In Turkey, several historic churches, particularly Byzantine-era structures in Istanbul, … have been converted into mosques. The most prominent example is Hagia Sophia …
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Your Guide to a Special Türkiye Summer: Family-Friendly Escapes Across the Country
07 Jul 2025 07:02 GMT
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İstanbul Toy Museum
The İstanbul Oyuncak Müzesi, or İstanbul Toy … became the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, also known as Ayasofya-i …
To the southwest of Hagia Sofia lies a timeless architectural … at the Archaeology Museum, Türkiye’s first museum, which …
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On this day: Wholesale looting and violence continue after mobs go on the rampage following former president Jacob Zuma's arrest
10 Jul 2025 06:39 GMT
… sixth-century Hagia Sophia cathedral, a Unesco world heritage site in Istanbul, Türkiye, reverts … same site three times, the Hagia Sophia (literally: Holy Wisdom or Divine …
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Büyükada: An oasis filled with beaches and history in the heart of Istanbul
05 Jul 2025 05:24 GMT
… Istanbul and is just under 18 miles from the Hagia Sophia … public transportation in Istanbul. It costs 130 Turkish lira, equivalent … Orphanage (“Rum Yetimhanesi” in Turkish). Locals bill it as … on the Turkish island of Büyükada, in Istanbul.
Salvator Barki …
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It happened today – this day in history – July 10
09 Jul 2025 23:33 GMT
… cathedral Hagia Sophia is turned into a mosque by decree issued by Turkish …
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Enemy Within the Gates
09 Jul 2025 15:07 GMT
… metropolis. The desecration of Hagia Sophia was a temporary low … fomenting Islamophobia and anti-Turkish sentiment”.
Outraged by the … ethnic community, military-age Turks drive recklessly through the … respect for natives, Turkish nationalists do whatever suits …
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‘My Generation Lived A Double Life’: An Interview With Alexei Lidov
09 Jul 2025 02:42 GMT
… the Cathedral of Holy Wisdom [Hagia Sophia]. The greatest church of all … to early Byzantium — the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul and its space. It’s …
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MP questions plans to reopen Ani Cathedral as mosque
07 Jul 2025 13:01 GMT
… churches and monasteries in Turkey facing neglect. He emphasized … a mosque not contradict Turkey’s multi-religious and … the context of the “Turkish conquest tradition,” without acknowledging … restoring the dome of Hagia Sophia in Constantinople during the …