Patron: Emperor Justinian I]]> 537 - Construction is completed
1453 - Constantinople falls to Ottoman forces and is converted from an Orthodox Christian church to a mosque
1919 - While under occupation during World War I by the British, French, Italian, and Greek forces, a Divine Liturgy is performed and the mosque is converted back into a church
1935 - Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, Turkish President and founder of the Republic of Turkey, converts the building into a museum
2020 - Hagia Sophia is reclassified as a mosque]]> ]]> ]]> The outstanding detail that makes this temple so unique is it's relationship with the surrounding jungle. Unlike similar temples of this style, conservation efforts focused on keeping this temple in a state of disrepair, as the jungle had reclaimed much of its surface. Now visitors can observe as its courtyards and structures are adorned with both manmade and natural designs. Such as trees growing from between the stone blocks. The entire stone structure is covered in a slight layer of earth and moss. ]]> (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ta_Prohm_(III).jpg)

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Since the building’s recreation and opening in 1995, it has been primarily used for public education, with the site's connections to the Jomon Jiyukan (a nearby museum). In its time period, however, the original building was likely a communal space. As Jomon society became increasingly sedentary, communities such as those surrounding the structure developed. Its large size allowed these communities to gather.]]> (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/31/140913_Sannai-Maruyama_site_Aomori_Japan02bs5.jpg)]]> (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/be/140913_Sannai-Maruyama_site_Aomori_Japan03s.jpg)]]>

This building played a large role in shaping the culture for which it comes from. It is an icon, and an image for the country in which it originates. As for the way it was built, it allows for much natural light to seep through as well as creating rather organic shapes while still maintaining a modern feel. The structure more so signals social status. The building evokes sound as a sensory experience.]]> (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3c/Sydney_Opera_House-108681.jpg)]]> (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3b/Sydney_%28AU%29%2C_Opera_House_--_2019_--_3061-4.jpg)]]> (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4c/Sydney_%28AU%29%2C_Opera_House_--_2019_--_2980.jpg)]]>
Interpretive Reading: The purpose for the creation of the palace was to not only house the royal families that occupied the country, but also as a key aspect of royal events, which also may have included the scene for diplomatic events. Even for this purpose, this building has been the main staple in Iranian history, from its artistic style to its cultural style. This building also reveals the country’s openness towards combining artistic styles from different regions, allowing a mix of diversity and inclusion. ]]> Longitude: 51.4205° E]]> The Royal Exhibition Building is large and primarily rectangular. The anterior side of the building is the most compressed. A large vault towers above the entrance doors. Two dome-like structures jut out from the top of the vault, giving it a castle-like appearance. The large dome stands proudly on the building. Two massive wings stretch both sides of the building, housing massive corridors. Inside the corridors are various pillars, designs, and works of art. Most of the building’s design language takes inspiration from Roman, Byzantine, and Italian structures. The posterior side of the building houses a smaller, shorter corridor that faces out toward another building. The primary color of the building is white with blueish-green domes and roofing, giving it a striking look.

This building's primary purpose is to exhibit the various scientific, artistic, and educational displays during the two primary international exhibitions held there. Though the building itself was also designed to be displayed. It was made to show off Australia on the world stage. ]]>
1880 (Melbourne International Exhibition)

Between 1880-1888 (Steel pipe was tied to bottom arches to prevent column spreading.)

1888 (Melbourne Centennial International Exhibition)

2004 (Date of inscription into becoming a UNESCO heritage site.)]]>
2. https://www.utas.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/446684/MelbExhibitionBuilding.pdf

3. https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/reed-joseph-4459

4. https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/mitchell-david-4209

5. https://museumspaces.com.au/media/7551/museum_spaces_reb_operations_manual_august_2018.pdf]]>
The material of these buildings is stone. ]]> Deny Sabri from Pixabay (https://pixabay.com/photos/temple-candi-prambanan-598969/)

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]]> Patrons: Anne, Queen of Great Britain; John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough]]> 1722 - Construction is completed
1987 - Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site]]>