The Hagia Sophia was built in 537 by the order of Emperor Justinian. He wanted to construct a building that represented the rise of Eastern Empire. The construction of Hagia Sophia, it gave the Western Empire a sign that the Eastern was growing to become stronger, powerful, and technologically advanced. The Hagia Sophia is a great example of Constantinople Basilicas. They have the idea of a centered sanatarium space. It's made up of a central dome, the biggest of its time. The dome is supported by for main arches and these parabolic-lke things that cave inwards, to fit in the shape of the dome. then around them , the rest of the building. The four towers weren't part of the original plan, they were added once the Islamics took over and stayed.
King Justinian
wanted to be the grandest
hence Hagia Sophia
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