Turkish Court Votes To Allow Istanbuls Hagia Sophia To Be Used As A Mosque

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Turkish Court Votes To Allow Istanbuls Hagia Sophia To Be Used As A Mosque

People gather near the Istanbul's famous Hagia Sophia on July 11, 2020 in Istanbul, Turkey. Turkey's top administrative court ruled to annul a 1934 decree that turned the historic Hagia Sophia into a museum. The controversial ruling opens the way for the structure to be converted back into a mosque after 85 years. (Photo by Fayed El-Geziry/NurPhoto)

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