Istanbul\u2019s Iconic Hagia Sophia Embraces AI, Modern Tech to Enhance Visitor Experience
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\nIstanbul\u2019s historic Hagia Sophia, standing for 15 centuries and rebuilt three times, has integrated advanced technologies to protect its heritage while improving visitor experience, Iqna.ir reported. Originally converted into a mosque after Istanbul\u2019s conquest, it was declared a museum in 1934 and reopened as a mosque in 2020.<\/p>\n
The General Directorate of Foundations, under the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, manages the site with around 300 staff, including security and coordinators. Since January 2020, a visitor management system separates worshippers and tourists, eliminating long queues and protecting the mosque\u2019s architecture and mosaics.<\/p>\n
An audio narration system launched in January 2024 offers explanations in 23 languages, enhancing understanding without disturbing prayers. The security system was upgraded with AI-supported cameras that alert personnel if visitors enter restricted areas, increasing response speed and safeguarding the structure.<\/p>\n
Restoration projects continue, focusing on the mosque\u2019s domes, minaret, and courtyard buildings. A digital twin project supports these efforts, ensuring Hagia Sophia remains a protected cultural landmark while welcoming millions of visitors annually.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Istanbul\u2019s Iconic Hagia Sophia Embraces AI, Modern Tech to Enhance Visitor Experience —————————————- Istanbul\u2019s historic Hagia Sophia, standing for 15 centuries and rebuilt three times, has integrated advanced technologies to protect its heritage while improving visitor experience, Iqna.ir reported. Originally converted into a mosque after Istanbul\u2019s conquest, it was declared a museum in 1934 and …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":129599,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":{"facebook_108372464460192_245495985553329":""},"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","footnotes":""},"categories":[12589],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-129600","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ai-news"],"yoast_head":"\n