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1. Hagia Sophia

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   Historical Context and Construction
   The current structure is the third church built on the site, succeeding the Magna Ecclesia consecrated in 360 AD under Constantius II and a second basilica destroyed during the Nika riots of 532 AD. Justinian I commissioned the architects Isidore of Miletus and Anthemius of Tralles to design a structure of unprecedented scale and spiritual symbolism. Construction commenced rapidly in 532 AD, involving materials sourced from across the Empire, including porphy…