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I've long thought Hagia Sophia was fascinating for so many reasons.

The recent PBS special on how its design allowed it to withstand likely 100s of earthquakes & aftershocks was amazing.

Also worth noting: the Basilica of San Vitale, in Ravenna Italy has similar mosaics to Hagia Sophia, that haven't been plastered over. At least the ones in Istanbul have been largely preserved, as far as we know.

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