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Comprehensive Restoration Underway At Hagia Sophia

NTV Radyo Istanbul 15d15d Impact 5

Restoration work at Istanbul's Hagia Sophia Mosque is progressing, with the completion of the North-East Minaret's restoration. This second stage of restoration is being conducted using scientific data. The minaret was last finalized in its current form during the reign of Selim II in the 16th century. The 65-meter tall minaret, which reached its current form during the Selim II period in the 16th century, was renovated after its earthquake resistance was found to be insufficient. The project, managed by the General Directorate of Foundations, involved the systematic disassembly and recording of 411 stones and 26 steps. New materials were sourced from Edirne sulfurous stone quarries, while original stones were reused where possible. Stainless steel elements were installed to strengthen the structure, and cleaning procedures were performed.

Restoration work at Istanbul's Hagia Sophia Mosque is progressing, with the completion of the North-East Minaret's restoration. This second stage of restoration is being conducted using scientific data. The minaret was last finalized in its current form during the reign of Selim II in the 16th century. The 65-meter tall minaret, which reached its current form during the Selim II period in the 16th century, was renovated after its earthquake resistance was found to be insufficient. The project, managed by the General Directorate of Foundations, involved the systematic disassembly and recording of 411 stones and 26 steps. New materials were sourced from Edirne sulfurous stone quarries, while original stones were reused where possible. Stainless steel elements were installed to strengthen the structure, and cleaning procedures were performed. Original materials were prioritized, with usable stones being reused in the structure. A scientific council has launched the most extensive restoration project in the 1,500-year history of Hagia Sophia. The project includes the installation of 11,000 square meters of scaffolding around the dome and minarets. Cleaning has also begun in the tunnels beneath the structure to prepare them for tourism. Tourist visits and religious services continue during the restoration process.

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NTV Radyo

“İstanbul'un Dünya Mirası Ayasofya Cami'nde resorasyon çalışmaları sürüyor. İki yıl önce başlayan süreçte Kuzey Doğu Minaresindeki çalışma da sona yerde ve çevresindeki İskere kaldırıldı.”

Haberturk Radyo

“In order for the Ayasofya Mosque, one of Istanbul's iconic structures, to reach future generations, the restoration is continuing at full speed... focusing on the static safety of the structure.”

CNN Turk Radyo

“Deprem dayanımının yetersiz olduğu tespit edilen Ayasofya Kebir Caminin, Kuzey Doğu Minaresi'nde çalışma başlatıldı.”

CNN Turk Radyo

“Vakıflar genel müdürlüğü tarafından yürütülen ikinci etap restorasyon kapsamında, Ayasofya'nın Kuzey Doğu Minaresi aslında uygun şekilde yenilendi.”

CNN Turk Radyo

“Restorasyon sürecinde bilimsel veriler esas alındı.”

CNN Turk Radyo

“Restorasyon da kullanılabilir durumdaki taşlar yeniden kullanıldı. İhtiyaç duyulan yeni malzemeler edirne sülolu taş ocaklarından temin edildi. Yapının genelinde paslanmaz şelik elemanlarla güçlendirme yapıldı.”

CNN Turk Radyo

“Çalışmalar kapsamında 411 taş ve 26 basamak tek tek sökülerek kayıt altına alındı ve yeniden değerlendirildi. İhtiyaç duyulan yeni malzemeler edirne sülolu taş ocaklarından temin edildi.”

CNN Turk Radyo

“Restorasyon da kullanılabilir durumlar taşlar yeniden kullanıldı. İhtiyaç duyulan yeni malzemeler edirne sülolu taş ocaklarından temin edildi.”

NTV Radyo

“Ayasofya Cami'ndeki restorasyon çalışmalarında önemli bir aşama daha geride kaldı. Kuzey Minaresi'ndeki restorasyon tamamlandı.”

NTV Radyo

“Ayasofya'nın altındaki tünellerde temizlik başlatılıp turizme açılması kararlaştırıldı. Yapının tarihi ve özel kimliği nedeniyle çalışmaların bitişi için tarih verilemiyor.”

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