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More Column Detail298 viewsAnother column capital, slightly different, but equally intricate and finely wrought.

Narthex Door288 viewsA bronze door providing entry to the narthex (antechamber). Each door in Aya Sophia seemed to have a different figure.

Automobile of Unknown Origin275 viewsI could not identify the make or model of this car, and I've never seen one like it before or since.

View of the Southern Gallery274 viewsThe southern part of the upper gallery, the Emperor's turf, contains the most famous mosaics; a portion of the Deesis mosaic is seen at the left.

Medallion269 viewsThe huge circular medallions date from the renovation of 1847-49 undertaken by Sultan Abdulmajid. They are inscribed with the names of Allah, Muhammad, the first four caliphs, and the grandchildren of Muhammad.

Deësis Mosaic266 viewsDeësis = Entreaty. The Virgin Mary (left) and John the Baptist (right) are entreating Christ (center) to intercede for humanity on Judgment Day. This mosaic was commissioned to celebrate the return of Aya Sophia to the Orthodox Church on the demise of the Latin Empire in 1261.

Empress Zoe mosaic265 viewsChrist is seated in the middle holding a Bible; on the left is Emperor Constantine IX Monomachus, and on the right, Empress Zoe. Dates from the 11th century AD. Located on the eastern wall of the southern gallery.

Reading room261 viewsThe X-shaped wooden stands held books for readers sitting on the benches.

Gallery View260 viewsThe northern gallery, as seen from the southern.

Turkish Labyrinth259 viewsSandie was late returning to the agreed-upon rendezvous, and I feared that she would become lost in the Grand Bazaar and end up in a harem, enslaved by the janissaries. But luckily she showed up just in time.

Column Detail256 viewsThe capitals of the marble columns displayed some extremely intricate filigree work.

Sultan's Loge256 viewsThe hexagonal structure to the left of the apse was reserved as a place of prayer for the Sultan. It was part of the restoration of 1847-49 undertaken by Sultan Abdulmajid.

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