How has the Hagia Sophia changed in looks, religion, and purpose over time? The Hagia Sophia is a church found in the Byzantine empire or modern day Turkey. This church is different from a lot of churches because of the way it has changed. The Hagia Sophia has had to be rebuilt three times with a bunch of renovations over the years. The final time it was built it was made by Justinian. Justinian is a famous ruler who made this church to be Christian. This changed because later the Hagia Sophia was made into a mosque. The final product of this church is now a museum. Although it is a museum in present day, there are possibilities of it becoming a mosque once again.
This church has served many purposes. For example, it was the main church for Christianity in the Byzantine empire until the fourth crusade where it was made into a mosque. This church also has rays of light that look like it came solely from the church. Justinian and others thought this was a sign that it was heavenly. Another purpose for the Hagia Sophia was a symbol of gratitude for the Persians. Justinian built this church, along with others, to give to Persia. This is significant because this was a cause to the Byzantine empire becoming Muslim.
Great topic choice Sophia! I didn't realize it was rebuilt so many times or that it had been a mosque. I wonder why it might become a mosque again especially because it was built by Justinian to be a Christian church.
ReplyDeleteCool topic! I didn't know a lot about this. Seems like you learned a lot.
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