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==History==
==History==
Designed by the [[Byzantine Empire|Byzantine]] [[Greece|Greek]] scientists {{Wiki|Isidore of Miletus}} and {{Wiki|Anthemius of Tralles}}, Hagia Sophia occupied the spot where two earlier churches were previously located in. It was completed by the order of the [[Roman Empire|Roman Emperor]] [[Justinian I]] in the year 537, where it served as the imperial, patriarchal cathedral. This continued until 1453, where after the fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman forces of Sultan Mehmet II, it was converted into an imperial mosque named "Ayasofya Camii" shortly after.<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Database: Hagia Sophia]]</ref>
===Building the Hagia Sophia===
Designed by the [[Byzantine Empire|Byzantine]] [[Greece|Greek]] [[architect]]s {{Wiki|Isidore of Miletus}} and {{Wiki|Anthemius of Tralles}}, Hagia Sophia occupied the spot where two earlier churches were previously located in. It was completed by the order of the [[Roman Empire|Roman Emperor]] [[Justinian I]] in the year 537, when it began to serve as the imperial, patriarchal cathedral.<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Database: Hagia Sophia]]</ref>


Half a century later, in the year 1510, the [[Janissaries|Janissary]] [[Murat Bin Husn]] concealed the [[armor of Ishak Pasha]] inside the Hagia Sophia.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations – Discover Your Legacy]]''</ref> The following year, [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] recovered [[Ishak Pasha]]'s scattered memoirs and entered the mosque, where within minutes, he had climbed to the ceiling of the dome and activated an entrance to the armor's storage room, before taking the set back to the [[Galata headquarters]].<ref name="Revelations">''Assassin's Creed: Revelations''</ref>
===15th century===
In 1453, after the fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman forces of Sultan Mehmet II, the Hagia Sophia was converted into an imperial mosque, and renamed "Ayasofya Camii".<ref name="Database" />


While locating the second [[Masyaf Keys|Masyaf Key]], Ezio climbed one of the Hagia Sophia's minarets, where he used his [[Eagle Vision#Eagle Sense|Eagle Sense]] to locate a book on one of the landmark's rooftops.<ref name="Revelations" />
===16th century===
In the year 1510, the [[Janissary]] [[Murat Bin Husn]] concealed the [[armor of Ishak Pasha]] inside the Hagia Sophia.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations – Discover Your Legacy]]''</ref> The following year, [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] recovered [[Ishak Pasha]]'s scattered [[Ishak Pasha's memoir pages|memoirs]] and entered the mosque, where within minutes, he had climbed to the ceiling of the dome and activated an entrance to the armor's storage room, before taking the set back to the [[Galata headquarters]].<ref name="Revelations">''Assassin's Creed: Revelations''</ref>


Also in 1511, [[Sofia Sartor]] requested some white tulips from Ezio, and, after he tracked a florist to the Hagia Sophia, he learned that he could find some of the flowers in the courtyard. Following this, he also discovered that Sofia had prepared a picnic in the shadow of the great mosque, before he handed the bouquet he had picked with his [[Hidden Blade]] over to her.<ref name="Revelations" />
Around the same time, while looking for the second [[Masyaf Key]], Ezio climbed one of the Hagia Sophia's minarets, where he used his [[Eagle Vision#Eagle Sense|Eagle Sense]] to locate a [[Book shop#Book quests|book]] on one of the landmark's rooftops.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' – [[Signs and Symbols, Part I]]</ref>


The mosque has since been converted into a museum.<ref name="Database" />
In 1511, [[Sofia Sartor]] requested some white tulips from Ezio, and after he tracked a florist to the Hagia Sophia, Ezio learned that he could find some of the flowers in the courtyard. Following this, he also discovered that Sofia had prepared a picnic in the shadow of the great mosque, before he handed the bouquet he had picked with his [[Hidden Blade]] over to her.<ref name="Revelations" />
 
===Modern times===
In [[modern times]], the Hagia Sophia is officially no longer used for worship, but has instead been converted into a museum.<ref name="Database" />


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The [[assassin's Creed: Revelations achievements|achievement]] "'''Spider Assassin'''" could be earned by climbing the Hagia Sophia from its base to the pinnacle in under 25 seconds.
*The [[assassin's Creed: Revelations achievements|achievement]] "'''Spider Assassin'''" could be earned by climbing the Hagia Sophia from its base to the pinnacle in under 25 seconds.
*One of [[Ishak Pasha]]'s memoir pages was located on the pinnacle of the landmark.
*One of Ishak Pasha's memoir pages was located on the pinnacle of the landmark.
*The Hagia Sophia was a purchasable landmark in Constantinople, for the price of 60,400 Akçe.
*The Hagia Sophia was a purchasable landmark in Constantinople, for the price of 60,400 [[Akçe]].
*In reality, Hagia Sophia only had two minarets in 1511. [[Darby McDevitt]] explained that the landmark's representation having four minarets "was the iconic image of the Hagia Sofia" and had to be in the game.<ref>[http://www.thenational.ae/arts-culture/assassins-creed-revelations-is-historically-impressive?pageCount=0 The National - ''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' is historically impressive]</ref>
*In reality, Hagia Sophia only had two minarets in 1511. [[Darby McDevitt]] explained that the landmark's representation having four minarets "was the iconic image of the Hagia Sofia" and had to be in the game.<ref>[http://www.thenational.ae/arts-culture/assassins-creed-revelations-is-historically-impressive?pageCount=0 The National - ''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' is historically impressive]</ref>
*The interior of the Hagia Sophia appeared much larger than the entire structure itself when standing outside the building.
*The interior of the Hagia Sophia appeared much larger than the entire structure itself when standing outside the building.

Revision as of 11:40, 19 April 2019


Hagia Sophia

The Hagia Sophia, otherwise known as the Sancta Sophia or the Church of Holy Wisdom, is a former Eastern-Orthodox Christian basilica located in the Imperial District of Constantinople. Following the fall of the city in 1453 to Ottoman hands, it was converted into an Islamic mosque by Mehmet II, where it was also used as a library. It currently is a museum.

History

Building the Hagia Sophia

Designed by the Byzantine Greek architects Isidore of Miletus and Anthemius of Tralles, Hagia Sophia occupied the spot where two earlier churches were previously located in. It was completed by the order of the Roman Emperor Justinian I in the year 537, when it began to serve as the imperial, patriarchal cathedral.[1]

15th century

In 1453, after the fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman forces of Sultan Mehmet II, the Hagia Sophia was converted into an imperial mosque, and renamed "Ayasofya Camii".[1]

16th century

In the year 1510, the Janissary Murat Bin Husn concealed the armor of Ishak Pasha inside the Hagia Sophia.[2] The following year, Ezio Auditore da Firenze recovered Ishak Pasha's scattered memoirs and entered the mosque, where within minutes, he had climbed to the ceiling of the dome and activated an entrance to the armor's storage room, before taking the set back to the Galata headquarters.[3]

Around the same time, while looking for the second Masyaf Key, Ezio climbed one of the Hagia Sophia's minarets, where he used his Eagle Sense to locate a book on one of the landmark's rooftops.[4]

In 1511, Sofia Sartor requested some white tulips from Ezio, and after he tracked a florist to the Hagia Sophia, Ezio learned that he could find some of the flowers in the courtyard. Following this, he also discovered that Sofia had prepared a picnic in the shadow of the great mosque, before he handed the bouquet he had picked with his Hidden Blade over to her.[3]

Modern times

In modern times, the Hagia Sophia is officially no longer used for worship, but has instead been converted into a museum.[1]

Trivia

  • The achievement "Spider Assassin" could be earned by climbing the Hagia Sophia from its base to the pinnacle in under 25 seconds.
  • One of Ishak Pasha's memoir pages was located on the pinnacle of the landmark.
  • The Hagia Sophia was a purchasable landmark in Constantinople, for the price of 60,400 Akçe.
  • In reality, Hagia Sophia only had two minarets in 1511. Darby McDevitt explained that the landmark's representation having four minarets "was the iconic image of the Hagia Sofia" and had to be in the game.[5]
  • The interior of the Hagia Sophia appeared much larger than the entire structure itself when standing outside the building.

Gallery

  • Concept art of the Hagia Sophia
    Concept art of the Hagia Sophia
  • Comparison of the real landmark and its representation in Revelations
    Comparison of the real landmark and its representation in Revelations
  • Close up of Hagia Sophia
    Close up of Hagia Sophia
  • Interior of the Hagia Sophia
    Interior of the Hagia Sophia

Appearances

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Assassin's Creed: Revelations – Database: Hagia Sophia
  2. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Revelations – Discover Your Legacy
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Assassin's Creed: Revelations
  4. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Revelations – Signs and Symbols, Part I
  5. ↑ The National - Assassin's Creed: Revelations is historically impressive
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