{"id":104655,"date":"2024-05-07T09:45:44","date_gmt":"2024-05-07T06:45:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shiawaves.com\/english\/?p=104655"},"modified":"2024-05-07T09:45:48","modified_gmt":"2024-05-07T06:45:48","slug":"istanbuls-historic-chora-monastery-converted-to-mosque","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shiawaves.com\/english\/turkey\/104655-istanbuls-historic-chora-monastery-converted-to-mosque\/","title":{"rendered":"Istanbul&#8217;s Historic Chora Monastery Converted to Mosque"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Byzantine-era Chora Monastery in Istanbul has undergone a major transformation, transitioning from a museum to a functioning mosque, local media reported yesterday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This change follows a decision by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to reverse a 1945 government ruling that had designated the site as a museum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Erdogan presided over a ceremony on Monday celebrating the completion of restoration efforts by Turkey&#8217;s Directorate General of Foundations, which safeguarded 201 historical sites including the Chora Monastery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Chora Monastery, dating back to the 6th century AD, is renowned for its elaborate mosaics and frescoes created between 1305-1320 AD. 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