A figure of immense historical importance, the Hagia Sophia "Ayasofya" is the prominent church of the Byzantine Empire, which stood as a great symbol of Christianity. It became a mosque after the Ottoman Empire conquered Constantinople in 1453. In 1934, the Turkish government decided to establish the large mosque as a museum, aiming to showcase its grandeur repository of its long history, involving the many religions, peoples, and historical events.
Hagia Sophia Drawing
Used pen and various color techniques to create detailed drawing of modern day Turkey's Hagia Sophia. Hand-drawn by Raza Khan.
Sources: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Hagia-Sophia
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