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  • Ruins of the eastern side of the ancient Agora. Ancient Carian city of Nysa, modern day Sultanhisar, Turkey. The Agora was originally built during the Hellenistic period and then enlarged in Roman times. It measured 105metres by 89 metres and was surrounded by a colonnades, doubles rows of Ionian columns on its Eastern and Northern sides and single row of Doric columns on its Northern and Western sides.
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  • Ruins of the eastern side of the ancient Agora. Ancient Carian city of Nysa, modern day Sultanhisar, Turkey. The Agora was originally built during the Hellenistic period and then enlarged in Roman times. It measured 105metres by 89 metres and was surrounded by a colonnades, doubles rows of Ionian columns on its Eastern and Northern sides and single row of Doric columns on its Northern and Western sides.
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  • Left side entrance of the ancient Hellenistic theatre which was reconditioned in Roman times. Nysa, Turkey. The well preserved theatre could accommodate approximately 12000 spectators and the stage building adorned fine reliefs of the festivities of Dionysius.
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  • Fine reliefs of Dionysius festivities that decorated the stage building of ancient Hellenistic - Roman theatre. Nysa, Turkey. The ornate carvings are preserved in situ and behind bars to prevent looting. The ancient theatre was originally founded during the Hellenistic period and then reconditioned in Roman times. The well preserved cavea of the theatre could accommodate approximately 12000 spectators.
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  • Fine reliefs of Dionysius festivities that decorated the stage building of ancient Hellenistic - Roman theatre. Nysa, Turkey. The ornate carvings are preserved in situ and behind bars to prevent looting. The ancient theatre was originally founded during the Hellenistic period and then reconditioned in Roman times. The well preserved cavea of the theatre could accommodate approximately 12000 spectators.
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  • Miletus. Turkey.  View of the partially restored Ionic Stoa which was built in 50 AD by Emperor Tiberius Claudius Sophanes. The Ionic Stoa originally had thirty five Ionic columns in front and nineteen shops at the rear. The road in front of it was the spectacular and processional 100 metre long sacred way which was built in the Roman period and connected the Harbour Gate and the Lions Harbour. The back of the Stoa shops were bounded by the Hellenistic gymnasium and the Vergilius Capito Baths. The ancient Greek city of Miletus is located in western Anatolia on the Aegean coast of Turkey.
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  • Miletus. Turkey. View of a vaulted passageway underneath the seats of the impressive Greco-Roman theatre at the ancient Greek city of Miletus in western Anatolia on the Aegean coast of Turkey. In ancient times Miletus was located on the coast at the mouth of the River Meander and theatre faced one the city harbours prior to it silting up. The ruins of Miletus are now located 8 kilometres inland. Originally dating from the 4th century B.C, the theatre is the best preserved building at Miletus and is undoubtedly one of the finest examples of Greco-roman theatres from the ancient world. From the 4th century BC onwards, the theatre was altered and enlarged by the Greeks and then Romans until it reached its present form in the 2nd century AD. The theatre originally had a seating capacity of 5300; however this had grown to 15,000 seating capacity in Roman times.
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  • Harbour agora monument. Kaunos. Turkey. The ancient site of Kaunos (or Caunos), is situated a few kilometres west of the tourist town of Dalyan. Kaunos and Dalyan are located along the picturesque Dalyan River in the Mugla Province between Marmaris and Fethiye, on the south-western coast of Turkey.
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  • Harbour agora. Kaunos. Turkey. The ancient site of Kaunos (or Caunos), is situated a few kilometres west of the tourist town of Dalyan. Kaunos and Dalyan are located along the picturesque Dalyan River in the Mugla Province between Marmaris and Fethiye, on the south-western coast of Turkey.
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  • The façade of the north anta wall of the Bouleuterion which has Latin inscriptions, The Bouleuterion was the council chamber used for council meetings and assemblies and dates from the second half of the 1st century BC.
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  • The Bouleuterion – the council chamber used for assembly, which dates from the second half of the 1st century BC. , ancient Stratonicea, Eskihisar, Turkey.
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  • South side of the façade of the Bouleuterion, ancient Stratonicea, Eskihisar, Turkey. The Bouleuterion was the council chamber used for council meetings and assemblies and dates from the second half of the 1st century BC.
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  • Entrance to the Temenos terrace of the Augustus-Imperial Temple, ancient Stratonicea, Eskihisar, Turkey. The Temenos is situated on the upper terrace south of the theatre.
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  • A possible bouleuterion or seating area attached to the side of the Hellenistic theatre, ancient Stratonicea, Eskihisar, Turkey.
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  • View of the portico stoas of the North East corner of the Agora, ancient Greek city of Iasos, Turkey.
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  • Ruins of the 4th century BC East Stoa which consisted of a 44.5-metre-long portico of marble Doric columns, Labraunda, Turkey. The columns were 4 metres in heights and behind the column facade were 6 square rooms that were furnished with couches for ritual meals during the feasts.
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  • Inside chamber of the Built Tomb, which stands on the slop above the sanctuary of Labranda, Turkey. Built of large block of gneiss, the tomb dates from the 4th century BC and is believed to be built for a very important person. There are five stone coffins inside and the chamber has a false corbelled vault.
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  • The Built Tomb, which stands on the slop above the sanctuary close to the massive split rock, Labranda, Turkey. Built of large block of gneiss, the tomb dates from the 4th century BC and is believed to be built for a very important person. There are five stone coffins inside and the chamber has a false corbelled vault.
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  • The Temple of Zeus Stratios dating from the 4th century BC, Labranda, Turkey. The marble Ionic temple (6 x 8 columns) was commissioned by the brother Idrieus and Mausolos and its interior was adorned by a cult statute of the Greek God Zeus.
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  • The East Propylon which gave sanctuary access to people arriving via a mountain pass, Labraunda, Turkey.
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  • Architectural elements with ornate carvings of the sanctuary of Hecate (Hekate), Lagina, Yatagan, Turkey. The sanctuary is home to the only known temple dedicated to Hecate (Hekate) a goddess of Greek mythology.
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  • The Propylon, the entrance to the sanctuary of Greek goddess Hecate (Hekate). Lagina, Yatagan, Turkey. Dating from the Hellenistic period the Propylon is supported by four Ionic columns and connected to the sacred sacrificial altar via the stone paved road. The sides of the Propylon are inscribed in Greek with the names of the temple priests.
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  • The West Theatre dating from the Hellenistic period, Laodicea, Denizli, Turkey. The theatre cavea (seating) was carved into the hillside and faced west which provided fresh breezes in the afternoon. It had the capacity to seat at least 8000 spectators.
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  • View along East section of the Portico of the North Sacred Agora, Laodicea, Denizli, Turkey. The rectangular North Sacred Agora covers a vast area of 265 x 128 metres. The Agora was lined with a portico of tall Ionic columns which was covered with a pitched roof.
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  • View along East section of the Portico of the North Sacred Agora, Laodicea, Denizli, Turkey. The rectangular North Sacred Agora covers a vast area of 265 x 128 metres. The Agora was lined with a portico of tall Ionic columns which was covered with a pitched roof.
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  • View along East section of the Portico of the North Sacred Agora, Laodicea, Denizli, Turkey. The rectangular North Sacred Agora covers a vast area of 265 x 128 metres. The Agora was lined with a portico of tall Ionic columns which was covered with a pitched roof.
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  • View of the courtyard portico of Temple A which is in the background, Laodicea, Denizli, Turkey. Temple A was originally dedicated to deities Apollo, Artemis and Aphrodite as well as the imperial cult. It was built in the second half of the 2nd century AD and heavily repaired in the reign of Diocletian (284-305).
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  • View of the well preserved Bouleuterion (Geronikon), the marble council chamber of the elders. Nysa, modern Sultanhisar, Turkey. The elegant council chamber which could seat around 600 elders was originally built during the Hellenistic period and then reconditioned around 2nd century AD during the Roman period.
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  • Ruins of the eastern side of the ancient Agora. Ancient Carian city of Nysa, modern day Sultanhisar, Turkey. The Agora was originally built during the Hellenistic period and then enlarged in Roman times. It measured 105metres by 89 metres and was surrounded by a colonnades, doubles rows of Ionian columns on its Eastern and Northern sides and single row of Doric columns on its Northern and Western sides.
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  • Ruins of the eastern side of the ancient Agora. Ancient Carian city of Nysa, modern day Sultanhisar, Turkey. The Agora was originally built during the Hellenistic period and then enlarged in Roman times. It measured 105metres by 89 metres and was surrounded by a colonnades, doubles rows of Ionian columns on its Eastern and Northern sides and single row of Doric columns on its Northern and Western sides.
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  • Ruins of the eastern side of the ancient Agora. Ancient Carian city of Nysa, modern day Sultanhisar, Turkey. The Agora was originally built during the Hellenistic period and then enlarged in Roman times. It measured 105metres by 89 metres and was surrounded by a colonnades, doubles rows of Ionian columns on its Eastern and Northern sides and single row of Doric columns on its Northern and Western sides.
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  • Ornate ancient architectural elements and structure found ancient at the Carian city of Nysa, modern day Sultanhisar, Turkey.
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  • Doric order columns, possibly remnants of an ancient Hellenistic temple. Nysa. Turkey.
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  • Roman period ancient library dating from the 2nd century AD. Nysa. Turkey. The library originally had three storeys of which two remain and has rows of arched niches in which manuscripts were kept. It is considered the best preserved in Anatolia after the Library of Celsus at Ephesus.
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  • Ruins of an ancient cobbled Roman road amongst the olive groves at the ancient city of Nysa, Turkey.
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  • Ruins of an ancient cobbled Roman road amongst the olive groves at the ancient city of Nysa, Turkey.
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  • Ruins of an ancient cobbled Roman road amongst the olive groves at the ancient city of Nysa, Turkey.
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  • Fine reliefs of Dionysius festivities that decorated the stage building of ancient Hellenistic - Roman theatre. Nysa, Turkey. The ornate carvings are preserved in situ and behind bars to prevent looting. The ancient theatre was originally founded during the Hellenistic period and then reconditioned in Roman times. The well preserved cavea of the theatre could accommodate approximately 12000 spectators.
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  • Stage building and orchestra of the ancient Hellenistic theatre which was reconditioned in Roman times. Nysa, Turkey. The well preserved cavea of the theatre could accommodate approximately 12000 spectators and the stage building adorned fine reliefs of the festivities of Dionysius.
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  • The ancient theatre built during the Hellenistic period and reconditioned in Roman times. Nysa. Modern day Sultanhisar, Turkey. The well preserved cavea of the theatre could accommodate approximately 12000 spectators and the stage building adorned fine reliefs of the festivities of Dionysius.
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  • View of the well preserved Bouleuterion (Geronikon), the marble council chamber of the elders. Nysa, modern Sultanhisar, Turkey. The elegant council chamber which could seat around 600 elders was originally built during the Hellenistic period and then reconditioned around 2nd century AD during the Roman period.
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  • Fine reliefs of Dionysius festivities that decorated the stage building of ancient Hellenistic - Roman theatre. Nysa, Turkey. The ornate carvings are preserved in situ and behind bars to prevent looting. The ancient theatre was originally founded during the Hellenistic period and then reconditioned in Roman times. The well preserved cavea of the theatre could accommodate approximately 12000 spectators.
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  • Miletus. Turkey.  The ruins of the Delphinion or Sanctuary to Apollo Delphinius which was first erected in the Archaic period (800 -500 BC). The Temple was built without a roof as were most Temples of Apollo and consisted of a large area surrounded by walls with a sacrificial altar in the centre. It was the remodelled and enhanced during the Hellenistic period and again in the Roman period. The little remains visible today belong mainly to the Hellenistic and Roman periods. The altar foundations are still clearly evident in the centre. The sanctuary’s name is derived from Delphinius, the Greek word for Dolphin.  The Dolphin was sacred to the cult of Apollo and protector of sailors and ships and was considered very important to Miletus due to its four harbours which have now silted over. The ancient Greek city of Miletus is located in western Anatolia on the Aegean coast of Turkey.
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  • Miletus. Turkey. Abandoned ornate ruins of the impressive Greco-Roman theatre at the ancient Greek city of Miletus in western Anatolia on the Aegean coast of Turkey. Originally dating from the 4th century B.C, the theatre is the best preserved building at Miletus and is undoubtedly one of the finest examples of Greco-roman theatres from the ancient world. From the 4th century BC onwards, the theatre was altered and enlarged by the Greeks and then Romans until it reached its present form in the 2nd century AD. The theatre originally had a seating capacity of 5300, however this had grown to an amazing 25,000 seating capacity in Roman times.
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  • Kaunos. Turkey. The spectacular series of 2300 year old rock-cut tombsof the Kings along sheer cliffs between Dalyan and Kaunos. Best viewed from a river boat, the tombs are reminiscent of the facade of ancient Greek Ionian Temples and showcase the wealth and strength of the ancient city of Kaunos.
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  • Kaunos. Turkey. The spectacular series of 2300 year old rock-cut tombsof the Kings along sheer cliffs between Dalyan and Kaunos. Best viewed from a river boat, the tombs are reminiscent of the facade of ancient Greek Ionian Temples and showcase the wealth and strength of the ancient city of Kaunos.
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  • Ancient theatre facade. Kaunos. Turkey. A large and well preserved ancient Hellenistic theatre. Built during the Hellenistic era, the theatre was renovated and enlarged in the Roman period.
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  • Ancient theatre entrance and facade. Kaunos. Turkey. A large and well preserved ancient Hellenistic theatre. Built during the Hellenistic era, the theatre was renovated and enlarged in the Roman period.
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  • Harbour agora monument. Kaunos. Turkey. The ancient site of Kaunos (or Caunos), is situated a few kilometres west of the tourist town of Dalyan. Kaunos and Dalyan are located along the picturesque Dalyan River in the Mugla Province between Marmaris and Fethiye, on the south-western coast of Turkey.
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  • Harbour agora. Kaunos. Turkey. The ancient site of Kaunos (or Caunos), is situated a few kilometres west of the tourist town of Dalyan. Kaunos and Dalyan are located along the picturesque Dalyan River in the Mugla Province between Marmaris and Fethiye, on the south-western coast of Turkey.
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  • Vespasian temple fountain. Kaunos. Turkey.  The ancient site of Kaunos (or Caunos), is situated a few kilometres west of the tourist town of Dalyan. Kaunos and Dalyan are located along the picturesque Dalyan River in the Mugla Province between Marmaris and Fethiye, on the south-western coast of Turkey.
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  • The terrace temple and round sanctuary. Kaunos. Turkey. The ancient site of Kaunos (or Caunos), is situated a few kilometres west of the tourist town of Dalyan. Kaunos and Dalyan are located along the picturesque Dalyan River in the Mugla Province between Marmaris and Fethiye, on the south-western coast of Turkey.
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  • Byzantine Domed Church. Kaunos. Turkey. The ancient site of Kaunos (or Caunos), is situated a few kilometres west of the tourist town of Dalyan. Kaunos and Dalyan are located along the picturesque Dalyan River in the Mugla Province between Marmaris and Fethiye, on the south-western coast of Turkey.
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  • Circular measuring platform. Kaunos. Turkey. The ancient site of Kaunos (or Caunos), is situated a few kilometres west of the tourist town of Dalyan. Kaunos and Dalyan are located along the picturesque Dalyan River in the Mugla Province between Marmaris and Fethiye, on the south-western coast of Turkey.
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  • Kaunos. Turkey. The spectacular series of 2300 year old rock-cut tombsof the Kings along sheer cliffs between Dalyan and Kaunos. Best viewed from a river boat, the tombs are reminiscent of the facade of ancient Greek Ionian Temples and showcase the wealth and strength of the ancient city of Kaunos.
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  • Partly inhabited village of Eskihisar which lays amongst the ruins of ancient Stratonikeia, Turkey.
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  • Partly inhabited village of Eskihisar which lays amongst the ruins of ancient Stratonikeia, Turkey.
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  • The interior north anta wall of the Bouleuterion which has Greek inscriptions, The Bouleuterion was the council chamber used for council meetings and assemblies and dates from the second half of the 1st century BC.
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  • The Bouleuterion – the council chamber used for assembly, which dates from the second half of the 1st century BC. , ancient Stratonicea, Eskihisar, Turkey.
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  • The Bouleuterion – the council chamber used for assembly, which dates from the second half of the 1st century BC. , ancient Stratonicea, Eskihisar, Turkey.
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  • South entrance exit staircase of the Bouleuterion, ancient Stratonicea, Eskihisar, Turkey. The Bouleuterion was the council chamber used for council meetings and assemblies and dates from the second half of the 1st century BC.
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  • South entrance exit staircase of the Bouleuterion, ancient Stratonicea, Eskihisar, Turkey. The Bouleuterion was the council chamber used for council meetings and assemblies and dates from the second half of the 1st century BC.
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  • Entrance to the Temenos terrace of the Augustus-Imperial Temple, ancient Stratonicea, Eskihisar, Turkey. The Temenos is situated on the upper terrace south of the theatre.
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  • Greek inscriptions amongst the ruins of the stage - skene of the Hellenistic theatre, ancient Stratonicea, Eskihisar, Turkey. Built on a natural slope, the theatre is of Greek type with two diazomas and its cavea faces north with view of the city. It was modified in the Roman period and its seating capacity was approximately 15,000 spectators.
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  • Ruins in the area of the Palestra and Roman Baths, ancient Stratonicea, Eskihisar, Turkey.
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  • Ruins in the area of the Palestra and Roman Baths, ancient Stratonicea, Eskihisar, Turkey.
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  • The Koryceum of the Hellenistic Gymnasium which dates from the 2nd century BC, Stratonicea, Eskihisar, Turkey. The complex which was remodelled during the Roman period, included a Frigidarium, Elaeothesium, Ephebeion, Koryceum and a Konisterium. The Gymnasium north side forming the narrow façade is 105 metres wide. And the total length of the building is estimated to be 267 metres. It is the largest known gymnasium from the Ancient Period.
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  • The Koryceum of the Hellenistic Gymnasium which dates from the 2nd century BC, Stratonicea, Eskihisar, Turkey. The complex which was remodelled during the Roman period, included a Frigidarium, Elaeothesium, Ephebeion, Koryceum and a Konisterium. The Gymnasium north side forming the narrow façade is 105 metres wide. And the total length of the building is estimated to be 267 metres. It is the largest known gymnasium from the Ancient Period.
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  • The 4th century BC ancient theatre which was cut into the hill overlooking the bay, ancient Greek city of Iasos, Turkey. The cavea seats, which no longer exist, were partly carved into the rock and partly made of stones fastened with mortar.
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  • Acropolis (ancient Greek city of Iasos) view of the waterfront of the town of Kiyikislacik, Turkey.
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  • Panoramic view of the bay from the ancient Greek city of Iasos. Turkey.
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  • The theatre cavea retaining wall (analemma) and the external staircase that led to the upper row, ancient Greek city of Iasos, Turkey. The theatre dates to the 4th century BC and its cavea was cut into the side of the hill.
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  • The centre of the Agora, the principle square of the, ancient Greek city of Iasos, Turkey.
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  • View along the South Stoa of the Agora, ancient Greek city of Iasos, Turkey. The south Stoa connected various public buildings allowing access to the bouleuterion and the area of Artemis Astias.
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  • The bouleuterion – council house – located in the south west corner of the Agora, ancient Greek city of Iasos, Turkey. The bouleuterion was originally built in the 4th century BC and then modified during the Roman period around the 1st century AD.
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  • The bouleuterion – council house – located in the south west corner of the Agora, ancient Greek city of Iasos, Turkey. The bouleuterion was originally built in the 4th century BC and then modified during the Roman period around the 1st century AD.
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  • The bouleuterion – council house – located in the south west corner of the Agora, ancient Greek city of Iasos, Turkey. The bouleuterion was originally built in the 4th century BC and then modified during the Roman period around the 1st century AD.
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  • The West Church complex, Labraunda, Turkey. Several buildings of different periods occupy the area. The first was colonnaded stoa dating from the 4th century BC. During the 5th century AS the stoa was rebuilt into a church with an adjacent chapel with a spring. This church was replaced in the 9th century AD by a smaller chapel.
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  • A ancient spring fountain which has provided fresh water for the sanctuary of Labranda, Turkey.
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  • Inside chamber of the Built Tomb, which stands on the slop above the sanctuary of Labranda, Turkey. Built of large block of gneiss, the tomb dates from the 4th century BC and is believed to be built for a very important person. There are five stone coffins inside and the chamber has a false corbelled vault.
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  • The Built Tomb, which stands on the slop above the sanctuary close to the massive split rock, Labranda, Turkey. Built of large block of gneiss, the tomb dates from the 4th century BC and is believed to be built for a very important person. There are five stone coffins inside and the chamber has a false corbelled vault.
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  • The Oikoi building is in the foreground and the Andron A building in the background, Labraunda, Turkey.
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  • Interior room of the 4h century BC Andron A, Labraunda, Turkey. Built by Idrieus the rectangular building had windows and a marble façade combining Doric and Ionic elements. It was furnished with couches around the walls on which the most important men attending sacrifices would recline at banquets.
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  • Window view of Andron B (men’s building) which was used for sacred banquets and ceremonies, Labraunda, Turkey. Built by Maussollos (377 – 352 BC) the 10.5-metre-high and 12-metre-wide marble front had two ionic columns and a Doric frieze with triglyphs. Inside there were couches along the walls for meals and in the rear niche there were statues of Zeus and of Maussollos and his wife Artemisia.
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  • Ruins of the Roman era Andron C, which was used for sacred ceremonies, Labraunda, Turkey.
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  • The Doric columned Well House which is set into the retaining wall of the temple terrace. Labraunda, Turkey.
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  • View of the East Byzantine Church dating from the 4th-5th century AD, Labraunda, Turkey.
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  • The East Byzantine Church dating from the 4th-5th century AD, Labraunda, Turkey. To the right is the East Propylon and in the background is the monumental staircase.
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  • Unknown stepped structure in the South east area of the sanctuary of Hecate (Hekate), Lagina, Yatagan, Turkey.
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  • Section of the North West wing of the Doric Stoa of the sanctuary of Hecate (Hekate), Lagina, Yatagan, Turkey. The Doric Stoa enclosed the sanctuary and measured 150 x 135 metres.
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  • Looking along Doric Stoa North West wing to the South West stepped corner of the sanctuary of Hecate (Hekate), Lagina, Yatagan, Turkey. The Doric Stoa enclosed the sanctuary and measured 150 x 135 metres.
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  • The Altar where animal sacrifices to Hecate (Hekate) a goddess of Greek mythology were made, Lagina, Yatagan, Turkey. Positioned in front of the Temple of Hecate , the altar was rebuilt during the reign of Roman Emperor Augustus. The structure has two levels with the second level embellished with Corinthian (external) and Ionic (internal) columns.
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  • Pediment pieces lay in front of the 2nd century BC Temple of Hecate (Hekate), Lagina, Yatagan, Turkey. This temple is the only known temple to have been dedicated to Hecate (Hekate) a goddess of Greek mythology. The temple is architecturally pseudodipteral, in the Corinthian order, with a peristyle of 11 columns (long side) by 8; It has a pronaos and cella.  It measured 21.30 by 28 metres.
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  • The temple of Hecate (Hekate) which dates from the 2nd century BC, Lagina, Yatagan, Turkey. This temple is the only known temple to have been dedicated to Hecate (Hekate) a goddess of Greek mythology. The temple is architecturally pseudodipteral, in the Corinthian order, with a peristyle of 11 columns (long side) by 8; It has a pronaos and cella.  It measured 21.30 by 28 metres.
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  • The Propylon, the entrance to the sanctuary of Greek goddess Hecate (Hekate). Lagina, Yatagan, Turkey. Dating from the Hellenistic period the Propylon is supported by four Ionic columns and connected to the sacred sacrificial altar via the stone paved road. The sides of the Propylon are inscribed in Greek with the names of the temple priests.
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  • The Propylon, the entrance to the sanctuary of Greek goddess Hecate (Hekate). Lagina, Yatagan, Turkey. Dating from the Hellenistic period the Propylon is supported by four Ionic columns and connected to the sacred sacrificial altar via the stone paved road. The sides of the Propylon are inscribed in Greek with the names of the temple priests.
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  • The Propylon, the entrance to the sanctuary of Greek goddess Hecate (Hekate). Lagina, Yatagan, Turkey. Dating from the Hellenistic period the Propylon is supported by four Ionic columns and connected to the sacred sacrificial altar via the stone paved road. The sides of the Propylon are inscribed in Greek with the names of the temple priests.
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  • The Propylon, the entrance to the sanctuary of Greek goddess Hecate (Hekate). Lagina, Yatagan, Turkey. Dating from the Hellenistic period the Propylon is supported by four Ionic columns and connected to the sacred sacrificial altar via the stone paved road. The sides of the Propylon are inscribed in Greek with the names of the temple priests.
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  • The West Theatre dating from the Hellenistic period, Laodicea, Denizli, Turkey. The theatre cavea (seating) was carved into the hillside and faced west which provided fresh breezes in the afternoon. It had the capacity to seat at least 8000 spectators.
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  • West – north west – section of the Portico of the North Sacred Agora, Laodicea, Denizli, Turkey. The rectangular North Sacred Agora covers a vast area of 265 x 128 metres. The Agora was originally lined with a portico of tall Ionic columns which was covered with a pitched roof. During various phases of it life the portico was modified and included Corinthian order elements.
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