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Türkiye starts first-ever restoration on main dome of historical Hagia Sophia
By Xinhua Published: Apr 15, 2025 10:00 AM
Photo taken on April 14, 2025 shows Hagia Sophia under restoration in Istanbul, Türkiye. Türkiye on Monday started the first-ever comprehensive restoration work on the main dome of Hagia Sophia, one of the most important historical sites in Istanbul (Photo: Xinhua)

Photo taken on April 14, 2025 shows Hagia Sophia under restoration in Istanbul, Türkiye. Türkiye on Monday started the first-ever comprehensive restoration work on the main dome of Hagia Sophia, one of the most important historical sites in Istanbul (Photo: Xinhua)


 
Photo taken on April 14, 2025 shows domes of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Türkiye. Türkiye on Monday started the first-ever comprehensive restoration work on the main dome of Hagia Sophia, one of the most important historical sites in Istanbul. (Photo: Xinhua)

Photo taken on April 14, 2025 shows domes of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Türkiye. Türkiye on Monday started the first-ever comprehensive restoration work on the main dome of Hagia Sophia, one of the most important historical sites in Istanbul. (Photo: Xinhua)


 
People visit Hagia Sophia under restoration in Istanbul, Türkiye, on April 14, 2025. Türkiye on Monday started the first-ever comprehensive restoration work on the main dome of Hagia Sophia, one of the most important historical sites in Istanbul. (Photo: Xinhua)

People visit Hagia Sophia under restoration in Istanbul, Türkiye, on April 14, 2025. Türkiye on Monday started the first-ever comprehensive restoration work on the main dome of Hagia Sophia, one of the most important historical sites in Istanbul. (Photo: Xinhua)


 
An aerial drone photo taken on April 14, 2025 shows Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Türkiye. Türkiye on Monday started the first-ever comprehensive restoration work on the main dome of Hagia Sophia, one of the most important historical sites in Istanbul. (Photo: Xinhua)

An aerial drone photo taken on April 14, 2025 shows Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Türkiye. Türkiye on Monday started the first-ever comprehensive restoration work on the main dome of Hagia Sophia, one of the most important historical sites in Istanbul. (Photo: Xinhua)