Historical Events tagged with "dome"
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Architecture & Culture
Hagia Sophia Dome Collapse and Reconstruction Order
May 7th, 558 1466 years ago
The dome of the Hagia Sophia in Constantinople collapsed, prompting Emperor Justinian I to immediately order its reconstruction. The church, completed two decades earlier, was renowned for its massive dome, which was considered an engineering marvel of its time. Following the collapse, a concerted effort was made to restore its grandeur, reflecting the importance of the structure to the Byzantine Empire's architectural legacy and religious significance.
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