From the signature of a Viking commander, to talisman on its doors, here are some facts, secrets and narratives about Hagia Sophia not widely known
The Hagia Sophia, an architectural marvel built in 537 AD, has attracted visitors from all over the world. With its reconversion from a museum to mosque after an 86-year hiatus, there is no doubt that this spectacular edifice has been a headline grabber in recent weeks.
Written in the old Viking language, the translation reads: “Halvdan was here.” People who walked past these writings barely noticed them. Halvdan was the commander of a Viking tribe based in Lofoten. As a fearless commander, Halvdan arrived in Istanbul after a journey of 1,200 days. During his visit, he decided to enter the Hagia Sophia by joining a rite despite being Pagan.
Hundreds of years later, the drawing on the marble was revealed to say, in the Viking language, ‘Halvdan was here’.Another impressive secret that the Hagia Sophia holds is its ownership of the cross and nails that are allegedly the ones used in the crucifixion of Jesus. They are held in a secret chamber.
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