Diker noted that a large part of the underground structures of Hagia Sophia is as old as the church itself, with some sections contemporary to the temple, which was constructed from 532 to 537 ...

Tourists flock en masse to the Hagia Sophia for its stunning architecture, glorious interior views and historical significance. Built between 532 and 537, the building was a church for nearly a ...

a member of the Hagia Sophia Science Board, told Turkish media, “This study is very important and valuable in the sense that both existing places can be visited, even if only a part of them ...

A tourist faced unexpected harassment at Hagia Sophia—what happened at Turkey’s iconic site that’s causing international ...

Turkey's Hagia Sophia will open to visitors outside prayer times and its Christian icons will remain, religious officials said on Tuesday, after a court ruling paved the way for it to become a mosque.

Near Hagia Sophia, an ancient site held a hidden secret. Now, legal battles and heritage concerns are making headlines.