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What is 1,000-year-old Viking graffiti doing in this Istanbul landmark? | CNN

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November 05, 2026 • 10:07 AM
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CNN anchor Erica Hill visits the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque in Istanbul to dig into a surprising story that’s part of the building’s very history.

What is 1,000-year-old Viking graffiti doing in this Istanbul landmark? | CNN

CNN anchor Erica Hill visits the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, one of Istanbul’s most visited attractions, to dig into a surprising story that’s part of the building’s very fabric.

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