Turkish authorities recently began a long-term restoration for the centuries-old Hagia Sophia
Hagia Sophia
AEK was founded in Constantinople
As the video shows, first someone tells the children the phrase "takbeer" and then they all shout "Allahu akbar"
Since the conversion of the once Christian Cathedral into a Mosque, it has been vandalised many times
The historic building is in a state of neglect, says a Turkish newspaper
A historic & sad day for Western civilization
The UNESCO site has been in a state of dilapidation since being converted into a Mosque
It's time that the Greek government takes this long overdue & brave step
The UNESCO site was turned into a Mosque
Audrey Azoulay reiterated the Agency's concern about the consequences of converting the temple into a mosque & stressed she will seek explanations from Turkey