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On this day in royal history: Constantinople attacked by an invading sultan
Initial attempts to reach the city were repelled but the Ottomans prevailed and the emperor Constantine XI was killed in the ...
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How Turkey's Hagia Sophia, once a cathedral, became Waqf property
The Hagia Sophia is at the centre of Turkey's Byzantine, Ottoman and secular history. How did the sixth-century cathedral ...
From Church To Mosque: Did You Know Turkey's Iconic Hagia Sophia Belongs To Waqf?
What visiting this UNESCO World Heritage Site tells us about faith, politics, and power, Destinations News - Times Now ...
Ancient landmark Hagia Sophia, 'simply unique, without parallel,' attracts long line of tourists
The Hagia Sophia remains a highly popular tourist destination, attracting millions of travelers. Here is a detailed look at ...
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Leaders of Greek Origin Who Governed Other Countries
Hidden in the footnotes of history books, these lesser-known leaders of Greek origin held great power over numerous countries ...
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Wars That Stretched Across Centuries: 7 Conflicts That Lasted Over 100 Years
The final blow came when Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II conquered Constantinople in 1453. This not only ended the Byzantine reign but also solidified Ottoman power across Eastern Europe and the ...
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15 most magnificent mosques around the world
The main structure, which we see today, was completed in the 6th century. However, it was not until the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople in 1453, that Mehmed II converted it into a mosque. He and ...