a 6th century masterpiece of Byzantine architecture in Istanbul; built as a Christian church, converted to a mosque in 1453, and made into a museum in the middle of the 20th century
a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
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Learn about the history of the Middle East with this list of essential vocabulary. Explore the geography and politics of the region, as well as its three major religions, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity.
Learn about the history of the Middle East with this list of essential vocabulary. Explore the geography and politics of the region, as well as its three major religions, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity.