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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Ataturk put the beauty of the Hagia Sophia on exhibition for the world to see, but in 2020, Erdogan repurposed the space to display Islam. As a result, a visit hides multiple Christian sacred items once displayed for touring. This write-up will detail the hidden Christianity that the Hagia Sophia now shuns. In January 2024, the status and entrance of the site changed. Before, the balcony was off-limits, but now the ground floor and courtyard are no longer accessible through a normal entrance.
[Read more…] about The New Hidden Items in the Hagia SophiaThe Shunned Hidden Crosses in the Hagia Sophia’s Courtyard
The Hagia Sophia, the jewel of Justinian’s reign, has withstood earthquakes, vandalism, and religious exchange. Even with the covering of Islam, the place reveals the beauty of hidden crosses in the Hagia Sophia’s courtyard. Unfortunately, since the site’s entrance was changed in Jan. 2024, the courtyard is no longer accessible. Let’s see what you are missing.
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