Hagia Sophia: Istanbul's Ancient Mystery | Full Documentary | NOVA | PBS

How has this unique structure, built on a seismic fault, survived centuries of quakes? (Aired February 25, 2015) Whether serving as Christian church, Islamic mosque, or secular museum, Hagia Sophia and its soaring dome have inspired reverence and awe. For 800 years, it was the largest enclosed building in the world—the Statue of Liberty can fit beneath its dome with room to spare.

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