Cankurtaran in Istanbul in Fatih, Turkiye — West Asia or Southeast Europe
The Remnants of the Theodosian Hagia Sophia (5th Century)
Theodosius Ayasofyasi Kalintilari
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 3, 2015
1. The Remnants of the Theodosian Hagia Sophia (5th Century) Marker
The church built by the Emperor Theodosios II (408-450) on a basilica plan covered by a wooden-roof was opened for worship in 415. It was destroyed by fire during the Nike Revolt against the Emperor Justinian (527-565).
A Lamb Relief, which represents the Twelve Apostles of Christ and decorates the monumental entrance of the building and other remnants, was discovered during the archaeological excavations carried under the direction of A. M. Schneider of the German Archaeological Institute in Istanbul in 1935.
Turkish:
İmparator II. Theodosios (408-459) tarafından yaptırılan bazilikan planlı ahşap ηatılı kilise 415 yılında ibadete aηılmış, 532 yılında İmparator Iustinianos'a (527-565) karşı ηıkanlan Nika Ayaklanması'nda yanmıştır.
Yapının anıtsal girişini sόsleyen ve on iki havariyi temsil eden kuzu kabartmalı friz ve diğer kalıntılar 1935 yılında Istanbul Alman Arkeoloji Enstitόsό tarafından A. M. Schneider başkanlığında yapılan arkeolojik kazılarda meydana ηıkanlmıştır.
Erected by Kόltόr ve Turizm Bakanliǧi
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.
Location. 41° 0.542′ N, 28° 58.774′ E. Marker is in Istanbul, in Fatih. It is in Cankurtaran. It is on Caferiye Sokak close to Caferiye Sodak, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Caferiye Sk 6, Istanbul 34122, Turkiye. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Turkish East Thrace. Globally, it is in West Asia, Mesopotamia, Europe, the Balkans, and in a coastal Mediterranean country. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire, the Ottoman Empire, the Roman Empire, and on the Silk Road.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hagia Sophia (within shouting distance of this marker); The Tόrbe (Tomb) of Sultan Selim II (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Tόrbe (Tomb) of Sultan Mehmed III (about 120 meters away); The Basilica Cistern (about 150 meters away); a different marker also named Basilica Cistern (about 150 meters away); Million (about 150 meters away); The Milion Stone (about 150 meters away); Topkapi Palace (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Istanbul.
More about this marker. The museum is entered from Sultan Ahmed Parki.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 3, 2015
2. The Remnants of the Theodosian Hagia Sophia (5th Century) Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 516 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 27, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
