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1. Hagia Sophia

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   Transformation and Modification
   Following the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople in 1453 by Sultan Mehmed II, the Hagia Sophia was converted into a mosque (Ayasofya Camii). This transition involved substantial architectural alterations aimed at adapting the structure for Islamic worship and reinforcing its structural integrity against minor seismic activity common to the region.
   Key modifications included: