Hi Moon, thanks for the feedback. Yes, two museums in Turkey have been turned into mosques again. One of them is Hagia Sophia and the other is Kariye Museum (former Chora Church).

The status of the mosaics in Hagia Sophia is not clear at the moment. Only a mosaic (Virgin and the Child) in the center of Hagia Sophia is covered with a curtain. The remaining mosaics are open.

The Chora Museum was converted into a mosque after Hagia Sophia. However, as the walls of Chora were completely covered with mosaics, it was not decided exactly what to do.

Again, I am in awe of your research and writing, this is such a beautiful and informative article. Thank you for writing this.

I have a question though, when Churches convert into Mosques, are their mosaics removed or are they covered as pictures, idols, and paintings of living beings are prohibited in mosques.?

Moreover, if they are covered then do they get uncovered for visitors during any specific timings maybe?