Images from Istanbul are causing concern, as photos that make the rounds of the internet have captured the imperial gate of Hagia Sophia with serious damage.
The event resulted in a complaint by the country’s Art History Association.
This is the first time that a complaint has been filed against Ayasofya Camisin, the date “Emperor’s Capsule”, and this photo was taken at the evening of 18.04.2022. Say no to Talip Bey’s name and Ayasofya bil pic.twitter.com/BH7qKNjVpg
– Sanat Tarihi Derneği (STD) (@SanatTarihiSTD) April 18, 2022
“We discovered that the historic Hagia Sophia Imperial Gate is in such a state and we photographed it, around 20:45 tonight (18.04.2022),” quoting the relevant photo, “she said in a Twitter post.
It is noted that this image has been criticized even by the pro-government press, which speaks of a “shocking, shameful image”.
Members of the Art History Association rushed to Hagia Sophia, as well as art historians who photographed the damaged area.
The Union addressed the authorities as it considers “the damage in Hagia Sophia is a criminal offense and he asks for help in order to locate the culprit by the cameras. The security officer informed that there is no material from the cameras and that the gate will be repaired “.
Announcement from the Greek Foreign Minister
The images of the vandalism of the Imperial Gate of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, a World Heritage Site, cause us disgust and sadness, the Greek Foreign Ministry said in a statement on the event.
“We call on the competent authorities to do their due diligence so that those responsible are brought to justice, as well as to immediately repair the damage to the Monument,” the renovation emphasizes.
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