Additionally, chlorine (bleach) disinfection will not remove copper. If the copper in your drinking water is not from the groundwater but from your plumbing, flushing the water system before using the water for drinking or cooking is a practical option.
The History of Hagia Sophia - the Church of Holy Wisdom. Be sure to visit a new addition to the site on the Opus Sectile panels from the Western Wall of Hagia Sophia.
Word Origin & History. sanctuary c.1340, building set apart for holy worship, from Anglo-Fr. sentuarie, from O.Fr. sainctuarie, from L.L. sanctuarium a sacred place, shrine (especially the Hebrew Holy of Holies; see sanctum), also a private room, from L. sanctus holy (see saint).