Restoration reveals architectural secrets of Istanbul’s Süleymaniye Mosque
Restoration work at Istanbul’s Süleymaniye Mosque, a landmark of Ottoman design, has uncovered hidden acoustic vessels inside its dome, 16th-century decorative paintings and calligraphy preserved on a metal surface, shedding new light on the engineering techniques of architect Mimar Sinan.
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