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For almost fifteen hundred years, the largest basilica in the world, Hagia Sophia, was at the spiritual centre of both the Christian and Muslim worlds. An architectural wonder, it inspired builders and designers of sacred spaces for centuries.Duration - 23:12Credit: NPR excerpt on 'The Sound of The Hagia Sophia, More Than 500 Years Ago.'Posted: August 13, 2023Highlights:Architectural features of the Hagia SophiaTransformation of the Hagia Sophia from a church to a mosqueHistorical and cultural significance of the Hagia SophiaAcoustic engineering of the Hagia SophiaUse of technology to explore the buildingSignificance of the Hagia Sophia as a sanctuary and safe harborStrategic location of Constantinople and its wallsParallels between the walls of Constantinople and modern geopoliticsShift in focus from cathedrals to skyscrapers and commercial structuresPower and influence of large institutions and organizations
