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Hagia Sophia in Istanbul Begins Earthquake Safe Renovation
In Istanbul a new phase of Hagia Sophia restoration advances to reinforce the main dome and half domes, replace worn lead, and upgrade the steel frame. A tower crane on the eastern façade aids material transport as the mosque remains open to worship.
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Istanbul
Turkey
Hagia Sophia
Mehmet Selim Okten
Mimar Sinan University
Mustafa Kemal Ataturk
Mehmet the Conqueror
Okten
Cambridge University
Rupert Wegerif