Hagia Sophia Restoration Turns to Its Most Vulnerable Area
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The largest and most comprehensive restoration project in the history of the Republic, carried out at the Hagia Sofya-i Kebir Mosque, is entering a new phase. In the eastern half dome, the need to strengthen it with modeling and static analysis while the work on the main dome continues in line with the planned calendar...
A new phase of maintenance and structural reinforcement work at Hagia Sophia begins, with interventions on the eastern half-dome and the dome of the mihrap section (the niche that points towards Mecca). The new phase of work is being carried out in parallel with the work already underway on the main dome of the monument. According to an announcement by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism, while work on the main dome continues according…
In Istanbul, a new stage of large-scale restoration of St. Sophia Cathedral begins — specialists will strengthen the eastern half-dome and carry out conservation of mosaics, paintings and marble surfaces.
A new phase of restoration is beginning at Hagia Sophia. Strengthening and conservation work is starting on the eastern hemisphere, and a steel platform will be erected to protect the historical structure. Worship and visitor flow will continue with temporary arrangements.
Haber 7 - Restoration, conservation, and strengthening works are being meticulously carried out to protect the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, one of the most precious works of world cultural heritage, and to pass it on safely to future generations.
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