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No. 00328
Fastest Construction of a Monumental Domed Cathedral of Antiquity
- Holder
- Hagia Sophia
- Country
- Türkiye
- Date
- 537 AD
- Location
- Turkey
- Certificate
- GBR-C-2026-0000320
About this record
GBR included the UNESCO World Heritage monument Hagia Sophia in its 2026 edition, recognized in three categories including fastest construction of a monumental domed cathedral of antiquity, built in approximately 5-6 years and completed in 537 AD.
