Hagia Sophia
Considered the finest example of Byzantine architecture in the world, Hagia Sophia was constructed on a scale unprecedented in human history. Built in the amazingly short time of five years, it bears witness to an amazing scientific knowledge and a rich cultural heritage from the past.
Production
ARTE, ZED, Providence Pictures, NOVA
Language
FR
Status
Released
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