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Officials say the project will include reinforcing Hagia Sophia’s main dome and half domes, replacing the worn lead coverings and upgrading the steel framework while worship continues ...

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The restoration, which began approximately three years ago, is set to be the largest in the Hagia Sophia's history. The work will concentrate on the dome, walls, and minarets, with dome ...