Did you know that Thomas Whittemore, an American, played a central role in uncovering the magnificent mosaics at Hagia Sophia?
The US Ambassador at the time facilitated his meeting with Ataturk.
This is a letter from Inonu, 2nd president of Turkey thanking Whittemore
The US Ambassador at the time facilitated his meeting with Ataturk.
This is a letter from Inonu, 2nd president of Turkey thanking Whittemore
Whittemore with Ataturk in July 1932 in Ankara.
On the right, Whittemore posing in front of the Hagia Sophia in 1930s
On the right, Whittemore posing in front of the Hagia Sophia in 1930s
Whittemore was also behind the excavation work at the Chora Church in Istanbul.
Left, Whittemore inside the church in 1950s, right the present after the work done
Left, Whittemore inside the church in 1950s, right the present after the work done
