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This is the decree signed by Turkish President Erdogan turning Hagia Sophia into a mosque (photo)

The decision has caused global interest

Watch Turks gathering outside Hagia Sophia after Court Decision (live stream)

The decision paves the way for the UNESCO site to be converted into Mosque

Hagia Sophia: Internet campaign – Where you can sign

Turkey's attempt to change the status of the Hagia Sophia has provoked strong reactions from the US, Russia & France

Turkish Court meeting on Hagia Sophia lasts 17 minutes – Ruling expected in 15 days

The issue has caused widespread intervention across the globe

Turkish Supreme Court to decide today on conversion of Hagia Sophia into Mosque

US Secretary of State intervened on issue calling on Turkey to refrain from turning the site into Mosque

US State Department calls on Turkey to maintain Hagia Sophia a UNESCO World Heritage site

The Hagia Sophia holds enormous spiritual and cultural significance to billions of believers of different faiths

UNESCO sent letter to Turkey about turning Hagia Sophia into Mosque

The change in the status of a cultural heritage site requires a series of requirements to be met

Hagia Sophia to open as a Mosque on July 15: Turkish government sources leak to press

The country's Supreme Court is scheduled to rule on the matter on July 2

Inscribed Roman road marker found in the Netherlands

The excavation site is part of the Roman Limes which is the ancient northern border of the Roman Empire

UNESCO “halts” Erdogan’s plans to turn the Hagia Sophia into Mosque

A source from the organisation said any change in the name of a site had to receive the approval of a competent committee

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