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Byzantine building in Istanbul, Turkey, built 532–37 as a Christian cathedral, replacing earlier churches. From 1453 to 1934 it was an Islamic mosque; in 1922 it became a museum.

Byzantine mosaics have been uncovered on the upper gallery while the main floor has displays of Islamic mosque features.

Black stands for the African people. White symbolizes peace. Black, red, and green, the ‘black liberation’ colours, denote Africa's rebirth. Red represents the blood common to all people. Green recalls the fertile land. Effective date: 12 December 1963. >>