The courtyard of the Archaeology Museum hosts Christian history. Often unlabeled but with observation, many pillars and capitals give us insight to some Cafe Garden monuments.
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Hidden Crosses at Istanbul Archaeological Museum
The Archaeological Museum of Istanbul provides a captivating look into the region’s ancient history. However, it offers minimal information about the city’s Christian history spanning 14 centuries. There are hidden crosses near the entrance, in the cafe garden, in the storage area, and the courtyard. The significant influence of the Byzantine history remains in the outdoor courtyard, exposed to the elements
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Former Byzantine Church in Antalya
In the heart of the old city of Antalya, known as Kaleici, is a mosque called Şehzade Korkut Cami, the site of a former temple. Yet, the space hosted a church three times, and now it is opened as a mosque. Let’s explore this former Byzantine church in Antalya, reconstructed as a mosque.
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Hidden Crosses in the Antalya Archeology Museum
The Antalya Archeology Museum is one of the best museums in Turkiye, especially regarding the amount of space allotted to Byzantine history. Nevertheless, you could easily miss it. Following are some treasures you can look for while walking through the Museum.
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Seven Contrasts that Give Focus for Prayer
These seven contrasts between Christianity and Islam will give insights into how we pray and live. This list guides the final seven days of the 30-day prayer challenge and is a way to see how the God of the Bible differs from the deity of the Quran.
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The Hidden Beauty on the Balcony at the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul
Despite the attempts to make the building an Islamic exhibition, take advantage of some new glimpses on the balcony at the Hagia Sophia visit (Aya Sofya Camii), once the largest church in the world from 537 to 1506 AD. As advertised: Once a church, later a Mosque[1]https://muze.gen.tr/muze-detay/ayasofya The balcony has been closed for a few years, but Jan. 2024 opened up this area again but closed most of the lower floor. We will explore what can still be seen from the second floor.
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