Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!...with regards to that "Cat", Hagia Sophia" and your beautiful travelogue as well!
@sweetsssj actually am just 1-1/2 month old, more of like new to Steemit.
"Has anyone else ever come across doors that were carved but not real doors? Do you know why this might have been done?"
As you said above “the cathedral served as a place of safety for those fleeing persecution”
You mentioned it as doorway, so i am asking this question. Did you find this door outside? if so, this maybe done to confuse the attackers and i sense that small door might not have been in those days. This is just my assumption.
A big thanks @sweetsssj for taking us through this wonderful and beautiful journey of Hagia Sophia!