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Hagia Sophia

A major church built in the Byzantine Empire, known as the largest church in the world for a thousand years, located in present-day Istanbul, Turkey.

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Byzantine Empire

The eastern continuation of the Roman Empire, known for its unique art and architecture, particularly during the reign of Emperor Justinian.

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Justinian

The Byzantine Emperor who commissioned the Hagia Sophia and aimed to showcase imperial power and regain parts of the fallen Western Roman Empire.

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Nika Riots

Uprisings against Emperor Justinian that led to the destruction of an earlier church, prompting the construction of Hagia Sophia.

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Central Plan

An architectural design that focuses on a central space, seen in Hagia Sophia, combined with features from the basilica style.

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Dome

A rounded arch that spans a space, which in Hagia Sophia creates an impression of weightlessness, supported by innovative architectural elements.

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Pendentives

Curved triangular vaults that support the dome in Hagia Sophia, allowing for the structure's height and reducing the weight on supporting walls.

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Mosaics

Artistic decorations using small pieces of colored glass or stone, used extensively in the interior of Hagia Sophia for religious and imperial themes.

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Imperial Authority

The power and rule of the Byzantine Emperor, expressed through the grandeur and decor of Hagia Sophia.

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Light

Symbolized divine presence in Hagia Sophia, enhanced by the many windows that illuminate the interior.

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