Medieval History
A baptismal font unearthed during restoration of Hagia Sophia has been revealed to the press. The baptismal font dates back to the sixth century and was used in mass baptism ceremonies. The pool, which shows the cultural and architectural style of the Byzantine period, will open to visitors in the spring.
Istanbul 2010 European Capital of Culture Agency head Y?lmaz Kurt noted that a Google search of ?Hagia Sofia? yielded 800,000 results and said Istanbul was home to popular world cultural heritage sites. ?We are proud to take the initiative in the restoration of this heritage site, provide financing and finish such a huge renovation project.?
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Medieval History
Newly unearthed baptismal font at Hagia Sophia to open in spring
A baptismal font unearthed during restoration of Hagia Sophia has been revealed to the press. The baptismal font dates back to the sixth century and was used in mass baptism ceremonies. The pool, which shows the cultural and architectural style of the Byzantine period, will open to visitors in the spring.
Istanbul 2010 European Capital of Culture Agency head Y?lmaz Kurt noted that a Google search of ?Hagia Sofia? yielded 800,000 results and said Istanbul was home to popular world cultural heritage sites. ?We are proud to take the initiative in the restoration of this heritage site, provide financing and finish such a huge renovation project.?
Click here to read this article from the Hurriyet Daily News
- Turkey: Ancient Mosaics Found In Anatolian City
An archaeological city dating back 1,700 years has been unearthed during excavations in ?zmir?s Kemalpa?a neighborhood, raising officials? hopes the area will draw tourists? attention. The Cultural Beings and Museums? General Director Osman Murat Süslü...
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Turkey is going to build the perfect replica of a Byzantine ship for scientific purposes. The copy of the medieval ship, nearly 10 metres long and more than 2.5 metres wide, will be put to sea next year under the name ''Yenikapi 12''....
- Marmaray Dig Reveals Byzantine And Ottoman Glasswork
Glasswork from the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman empires has been discovered during the Marmaray excavations in Istanbul. Experts previously believed Ottomans did not develop a unique glasswork style. Archaeologists have discovered unique glasswork from...
- U-michigan Exhibits Images Of Byzantine Mystery
The exhibition, Vaults of Heaven: Visions of Byzantium, presents a series of extraordinary ultra-large-scale photographs, many over six-feet tall, by the renowned Turkish photographer Ahmet Ertug. The exhibit is at the Kelsey Museum of Archeology at the...
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