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Why we should be concerned about President Erdogan turning museums into mosques
Hagia Sophia and the Chora Church will remain “open to all”, Turkish government promises—but restricted access may not be the primary worry. An article from The Art Newspaper by Holger A Klein. Last Friday, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey … Continue reading
Posted in Byzantium in the News, Istanbul
Tagged Balkan Wars, Chora Church, Constantinople, Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Recep Tayyip Erdogan
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Chora church frescoes ‘at risk’ after Turkish court ruling
The world’s finest example of Byzantine art— the 14th century frescoes and mosaics of the Chora Church in Istanbul, Turkey— are at risk. First published in Pappas Post. The mosaics— significant not only as art but as liturgical elements to … Continue reading
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