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The underground secrets of Hagia Sophia in Constantinople: Hundreds of meters of tunnels designed by Justinian himself (video-photos)

An underground world that for years fueled legends of the “Marble King”, treasures and the “imprisoned Satan” is now coming to light – Researchers have identified at least seven lines of tunnels, with passageways, cisterns, wells and routes leading towards the Great Palace

Turkish Culture Minister confirms the existence of a 9-km tunnel beneath Hagia Sophia

“Once the work is completed, we can assess opening the appropriate and safe sections to visitors,” Mehmet Nuri Ersoy said

29 May 1453: The Fall of Constantinople

A historic & sad day for Western civilization

Prayers and Greek flags at Hagia Sophia: Symbolic actions by Greeks, arrests, and political reactions (photos)

Incidents of tension are escalating at the global symbol of Orthodoxy, with Greeks who raised a Greek flag inside the church now in prison

Two Greeks arrested for raising a Greek flag with the Byzantine eagle inside Hagia Sophia, watch video

Security staff at Hagia Sophia quickly noticed the situation via cameras and intervened – The flag read “Orthodoxy or Death”

Hagia Sophia: At the mercy of…crony contractors, the adventures of the monument of Orthodoxy in Erdogan’s hands

The symbolic temple of Byzantine tradition is at the mercy of micro-political and geopolitical designs, from its conversion into a mosque to…trucks entering its interior

Greeks danced hasapiko in front of Hagia Sophia – “Scandalous provocation,” say Turkish media; watch video

Six Greeks danced to Stratos Dionysios' song "The sacred grounds of the City" in the square under Hagia Sophia and caused reactions in the Turkish media

Hagia Sophia: Photos of heavy vehicles inside the Church raise concerns about floor protection (photos)

Turkey’s Ministry of Culture has clarified that there is no issue regarding the safety of the monument’s floor

Attempted arson in Hagia Sophia – The perpetrator was arrested

The perpetrator was spotted by security cameras at the temple and was arrested, and was found to have a history of mental health issues

Constantinople: They turned the ancient 1,500-year-old cistern next to Hagia Sophia into a spa center (videos)

Following the protests, the General Directorate of Cultural Assets and Museums filed a complaint against the responsible persons

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