Why Hagia Sophia Doesn't Collapse? Architect Explains

Hagia Sophia, one of the most precious jewels of ancient architecture, the Byzantine Basilica of the Holy Wisdom, Sancta Sophia. Join me and discover the secrets of this spectacular building.

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Rome in Constantinople: 00:00
Architectural Elements: 1:27
Structure of the Building: 2:52
Minarets and Mosque: 5:45
Byzantine Architecture vs Roman: 6:25
Light and Materials: 10:56

[ManuelBravo]

What ancient building should I do next?

[StevePetrica]

Hagia Sophia is one of the few places I've visited that goes beyond my expectations of it. I walked around it simply in awe of the place. I would by no means dismiss the idea that divine inspiration played a part in the design and construction of such an astonishing building!

[Zomrem]

The astounding fact regarding Hagia Sophia that wasn't mentioned here is that, for one thousand years, it was the largest building on Earth. Everyone who has the chance should spend some time in Hagia Sophia.

[gloriampulido]

Yes, the natural light and reflections are amazing! Your explanations of the engineering loads and architectural features are pure joy. This is one of my favorite buildings. I am so glad to have discovered your channel recently.

[rogerdines]

Stunning; just stunning; not only that this building exists, but your understanding and description of the symbolism and

[kaanerdem]

In fact, the dome collapsed 2 times after major earthquake hit istanbul in the middle ages. The major one was under suleiman the great's rule, its also noted that tsunamis hit the city and people found fishes around galata tower. The great architect sinan then added two minarets to stabilize the the infrastructure which later saved this architectural wonder. Approx every 250 years a major earthquake hits istanbul, during mehmed 2 rule there was also a earthquake which damaged the city very bad, after the second big earthquake which the ottomans called "little armageddon" ottoman sultan forbid people making houses of stone because of the death toll. The second earthquake under ottoman rule was so hard that even the topkapi palace where sultan reside collapsed, he was under the ruines bcuz the dome above his bed collapsed on him. The empire was ruled trough edirne for a time till everything was renovated in the city.

[parvezhussain]

I was fortunate enough to behold this beauty with my own eyes almost a year ago. Stunning! Absolutely stunning! Never saw anything like this before. I was in complete awe of her sense of space, the human engineering, design, grandeur, elegance and beauty. I almost cried out of sheer joy and wonderment.

Just wondering what the Taj Mahal might be like to marvel at!

[hugrbog]

Superb History !!!
Among The Best YT Channels Ever.
Your hard work shows.
We cannot thank you enough.
You are a Truly Great Historian.
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The Lord be with you.
And with your spirit.
Amen.

[speederscout]

I am so thankful that I discovered your channel! History and amazing architecture; what could be better?
And you are an awesomely charming host.

[Siansonea]

It's incredible that after so many setbacks, this building still stands as a resplendent, inspiring structure. It's incredible that it still stands at all, frankly. I wish that the newer buttresses could have been integrated into the architecture in a more elegant way. I also wish that the interior could be restored, it looks like there is a fair amount of damage and material loss of some of the decorative elements.

[jumaris]

It takes a special talent to bring the narratives’s conjunction as you go along describing with an exquisite language the place architecture and factors of the time that you visit, at the point to make the visual almost feel as real for the watchers .. !
Thank you once more Manuel you intellectual knowledge is very much appreciate it . Your parents did a great job,
Este Chico es genial en su trabajo .!!
You must have a degree on Archeology .. Architecture .. perhaps
Catedrático en Lengua ?
Looking forward for your videos
Saludos, take care & Blessings

[MainelySpiritual]

Great video. Better description than I had in my art history class. 💯

[Carlo-zkcy]

What makes it even more amazing is that Hagia Sophia exterior walls were once clad in marble.

[estebanposadaduque]

.... Hermoso y detallado análisis arquitectónico : de alguien tan igualmente hermoso (con todo respeto) ....

[laurendellapiazza]

Mozart's "Rondo Alla Turca" in the background. Very cheeky.

[christina]

My daughters name is isadora this structure should be the key to new school teaching.. full of knowledge

[gerardolucianofloresivaldi]

Incredible! Congratulations! your viedos are every time better and better!

[janiekcarney]

I visited here years ago when it was a museum. It is truly beautiful. We were there during Ramadan. The people were so kind to us. It one place I wish I could go again but I can’t. Now I can go again with this video. You use music just right. Appropriate and not too loud when you are talking.

[sittininmytree]

I’m from Mexico and watching this i realized there’s a lot of culture in Turkey, I’m speechless

[rogerpropes]

I've been there twice, in !967 and 2015. I seem to remember the strong odor of feet and hundreds of carpets. Mostly I remember the scenes filmed inside it in 1963 for 'From Russia with Love'.