The Church of Hagia Sophia was commissioned by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I. Construction began in 532 AD and was completed in 537 AD, during his reign. It was designed by the architects Anthemius of Tralles and Isidore of Miletus, showcasing a blend of Roman engineering and Byzantine artistry. The Hagia Sophia served as a cathedral for nearly 1,000 years before becoming a mosque and later a museum.
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