It's under a Hagia Sophia mosaic ceiling (4)

I believe the answer is:

apse

(Other definitions for apse that I've seen before include "Church recess in lapsed condition" , "Church's part" , "In sacred space" , "Niche in church" , "Church recess with domed or arched roof" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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