Türkiye launches 50-year restoration project of historical Hagia Sophia

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Türkiye launches 50-year restoration project of historical Hagia Sophia

STORY: Türkiye launches 50-year restoration project of historical Hagia Sophia DATELINE: Sept. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Istanbul 2. various of Hagia Sophia STORYLINE: Türkiye announced the start of restoration work on Hagia Sophia, one of the most important historical sites in its largest city, Istanbul, local media reported Monday. The restoration project, initiated by the Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry, aims to "eliminate the centuries-old fatigue" of the 1,500-year-old Hagia Sophia, the Hurriyet Daily News reported. According to officials, the restoration and maintenance work, which could span over 50 years, will be carried out gradually, section by section, without a complete closure of the site. The monument, which initially served as a cathedral and later as an Ottoman imperial mosque, reopened as a museum in 1935, unveiling some unique features of Ottoman and Byzantine art. It was turned into a mosque again in 2

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