Anatolian Civilizations and Historical Sites - TEDA

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One of the impressive domes of Chora Museum depicts a mosaic of Jesus
and his 24 ancestors.
formed a large building complex in Sultanahmet, were the most
remarkable examples of the period.
Mosaics created in Hagia Sophia during different periods, and the
mosaics in Chora (Kariye) Church, belonging to the last stages,
constitute the most beautiful examples of Byzantine mosaics. In
‹stanbul, apart from the Great Palace, Blakhernai and the Tekfur
Palace are the significant palaces of this era.
Many religious buildings, most of which have been transformed into
mosques, also exist besides churches such as Hagia Sophia
particularly, as well as Hagia Eirene. Chore Monastery, Pantokrator
Monastery and Pammakaristos Monastery among these, still serve as
a museum today.
Apart from the widespread architectural works of Byzantium,
examples of small arts can also be seen. Some of these are works of
art, whereas some are works created for commercial purposes. In this