New images of disasters in the Hagia Sophia of Istanbul , see the light and cause sensation. This time, due to the use of a cleaning machine, which was used inside the monument, it resulted in marbles being broken on the floor. He speaks of: “ Endless martyrdom of Hagia Sophia” due to the new decay.
“The destruction continues in Hagia Sophia, which has been turned from a museum into a mosque . Guide Ozlem Kabasakal stated that the historic marbles were broken in many places by heavy machine used for cleaning the marbles “, the newspaper notes.
The X-ray machines at the entrance of the monument, which have not been operating since it was turned into a mosque, have been activated for two weeks. Officials continue to warn women who enter without a headscarf, as well as those who attempt to enter with indecent clothing. However, it seems that there is no concern for its effective protection .
As the publication notes: “It is visible that the marbles that were already broken in some places and are on the imperial route in exit door, they have been broken in other places as well. “
The tour guide tells Cumhuriyet that:” When Hagia Sophia was a museum, visits were made with great respect. At the moment, its interior looks like a festival “.
