Historic domes of Hagia Sophia are renovated to protect the landmark from earthquakes
By ROBERT BADENDIECK and MEHMET GUZEL Associated Press ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey has begun a new phase in sweeping restorations of the nearly 1,500-year-old Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, focusing on preserving the monument’s historic domes from the threat of earthquakes. Officials say the project will include reinforcing Hagia Sophia’s main dome and half domes, replacing
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