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Arson Attempt at Hagia Sophia Thwarted by Alert Visitor

An arson attempt at the historic Hagia Sophia Cathedral in Constantinople was thwarted when a man tried to set fire to papers inside the monument that has served as a mosque since 2020.

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Istanbul police reported that a person was arrested for attempting to set fire to the Hagia Sophia Mosque, one of Istanbul's most prominent religious and historical landmarks.

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The perpetrator was identified by the temple's security cameras and arrested, and it was determined that he has a history of mental health issues.

According to information obtained by SuperHaber, Mesut Güçlü, who attempted to set fire to the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, was previously registered as a suspect for damaging several cemeteries in Istanbul. This raises the question of whether the arsonist was insane or a hitman for foreign intelligence agencies.

What happened at the Hagia Sophia Mosque? Following images shared on social media, allegations of what happened at the historic mosque have become a source of curiosity. This development, which has become a hot topic, has drawn public attention to the Hagia Sophia. Here are the details...

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Protothema broke the news in on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.
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