An apocalyptic day for our national memory. Today, the conversion of Hagia Sophia, a World Heritage Site, into a mosque, as well as the vandalism of the Imperial Gate, saddens every person who respects history. pic.twitter.com/3lDEr8Z3yI
- Nikos Dendias (@NikosDendias) May 29, 2022
In a barrage of posts, the Turkish Defense Ministry says:
"It is a fallacy to look at Istanbul, which was conquered 569 years ago, dreaming of the Roman Empire or Byzantium. Those who long for (the time of) 1000 years ago should make clear who has expansionist ambitions and who is an obstacle to peace."
The Hagia Sophia, which has been used as a mosque for centuries, has been under the protection of the Turkish nation since 1453.
It is too serious even to be explained away as hypocrisy that those who supposedly felt sorry for Hagia Sophia did not oppose the demolition of the mosques in Greece, each of which is a cultural heritage site, of the 1500s and the construction of cinemas, exhibition halls, accommodation and warehouses in their place.
The Greek administration, which does not even give Muslims a burial place when they die, is trying to deceive its own people with gross illusions and cover up its dead-end realities. The sun is not covered with mud.
We honour the memory of Sultan Mohammed the Protector and his heroic army, who conquered Constantinople 569 years ago, with mercy, gratitude and thanksgiving."
1⃣ 569 yıl önce fethedilen İstanbul'a Roma İmparatorluğu'nun veya Bizans'ın hayalini kurarak bakmak kuruntudan ibarettir. 1000 yıl öncesine özlem duyanlar kimin yayılmacı, kimin barışa engel olduğunu açıkça ortaya koymaktadır.
- T.C. Millî Savunma Bakanlığı (@tcsavunma) May 29, 2022
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