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Influence
Influence
The Hagia Sophia has been influenced by different cultures and their architectural design. We see a focus on a more roman style of architecture with the domed roof and grand size. We also see the heavy influence of Christianity in the Hagia Sophia. We saw it evolve from a christen church to an islamic mosque, and with this there were countless changes to the culture. There is still aspects of Islamic and past christen architecture within the Hagia Sophia. With this we are still uncovering different designs and pieces from the past versions of the Hagia Sophia
History
History
The Hagia Sophia is an architectural piece created during 532-537 CE originally as a church. This piece was commissioned by Emperor Constantine. Later on, however, through exploitation, the Hagia Sophia was taken by the Islamic people and was turned into a mosque. The mosque later contained a sultan's lounge, rendering the original use of the Church useless. The lounge was something to be truly envied, and only a select few people could date enter it. When found, there were also Arabic writings around the piece, and one wonders if it came from the Islamic people or if it was originally there. However, this was not to stay around forever. In fact, the Hagia Sophia was burnt down twice in riots. It was rebuilt, but the original design was long lost. Despite all of this, the Hagia Sophia remains a symbol for the cosmopolitan people. Now this immaculate architectural piece is seen as a museum for the masses to enjoy.
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