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From the Great Egyptian Pyramids to the high rise buildings of New York City, architecture is an integral part of our everyday lives. It is on rare occasions that we, the citizens of the world take a step back to notice the beauty of the architecture around us. Seldom do we contemplate the evolution of architecture from the simple villages of yesteryear to the complex cities we have today. Looking back in history, one of the most remarkable Byzantine architectural works was completed time and time again despite the decades of destruction. Each time it was rebuilt it became stronger than the church that preceded it. The name of this masterpiece is Hagia Sophia, a secret yet to be told to the world.
Hagia Sophia, also known as The Church of Holy Wisdom is located in Istanbul, Turkey and was built in 360 AD. The church is believed to have been founded by the Roman Emperor Constantine the Great. The former name of Hagia Sophia was Megale Ekklesia, which means the great church.......

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