Istanbul, April 16, 2025 (AFP) - Istanbul's Hagia Sophia prepares for next big quake

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The Hagia Sophia of Istanbul is no stranger to change -- through the centuries the city's architectural jewel has gone from church to mosque to museum, back to mosque again. But the latest renovation aims not only to restore the wonders of the 1,488-year gem, but to ensure it survives the next earthquake to hit the ancient city. From afar, its dome, shimmering rock and delicate minarets appear to watch over Istanbul, as they have for centuries. A......

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