The Hagia Sophia a common church built in A.D. 326 istanbul, Turkey, it became the heart of two of the world's great religions. Christians called it Haga Sophia, church of he Holy Wisdom. To Muslims it became Ayhasofya Camii. It stood for 172 years before rioting crowds burned it to the ground. It was rebuilt 220' x 250' and soared 180' above the square. Four acres of gold mosaics shimmered from the ceiling and multi colored marble gleamed everywhere. In 558 much of it collapsed due to earthquakes. Once again, rebuilt, it lasted another 400 years.

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