Re:The sound of the Hagia Sophia, more than 500 years ago
by beloch on Thursday March 05, 2020 @06:57AM
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Don't forget the Persians before the Muslims or all the self-inflicted damage from coups, inept emperors, etc..
In this case though, the fourth crusade really is important since it was when the Hagia Sophia was first looted during a sack of the city. Nearly seven centuries of accumulated treasures were carted out of the place.
In this case though, the fourth crusade really is important since it was when the Hagia Sophia was first looted during a sack of the city. Nearly seven centuries of accumulated treasures were carted out of the place.