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  • Ornate carved lion-foot support bracket of the Bouleuterion seatings, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion ruins and the Byzantine Fortress which inexplicably was built on top of dividing it in half, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion – city council house dates from the middle of the 2nd century BC and was roofed building and had the capacity to seat 400 senators (bouletes). In the 13th century AD, the Byzantine Fortress wall was built dividing the bouleuterion in half.
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  • Section of the Bouleuterion horse shoe shaped seating with ornate carved lion-foot support brackets and stairway, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion ruins and the Byzantine Fortress which inexplicably was built on top of dividing it in half, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion – city council house dates from the middle of the 2nd century BC and was roofed building and had the capacity to seat 400 senators (bouletes). In the 13th century AD, the Byzantine Fortress wall was built dividing the bouleuterion in half.
    Turkey_Metropolis_072.jpg
  • Section of the Bouleuterion horse shoe shaped seating with ornate carved lion-foot support brackets and stairway, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion ruins and the Byzantine Fortress which inexplicably was built on top of dividing it in half, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion – city council house dates from the middle of the 2nd century BC and was roofed building and had the capacity to seat 400 senators (bouletes). In the 13th century AD, the Byzantine Fortress wall was built dividing the bouleuterion in half.
    Turkey_Metropolis_070.jpg
  • Section of the Bouleuterion horse shoe shaped seating with ornate carved lion-foot support brackets and stairway, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion ruins and the Byzantine Fortress which inexplicably was built on top of dividing it in half, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion – city council house dates from the middle of the 2nd century BC and was roofed building and had the capacity to seat 400 senators (bouletes). In the 13th century AD, the Byzantine Fortress wall was built dividing the bouleuterion in half.
    Turkey_Metropolis_067.jpg
  • One of the three stairways of the Bouleuterion, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion ruins and the Byzantine Fortress which inexplicably was built on top of dividing it in half, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion – city council house dates from the middle of the 2nd century BC and was roofed building and had the capacity to seat 400 senators (bouletes). In the 13th century AD, the Byzantine Fortress wall was built dividing the bouleuterion in half.
    Turkey_Metropolis_064.jpg
  • Section of the Bouleuterion horse shoe shaped seating with ornate carved lion-foot support brackets and stairway, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion ruins and the Byzantine Fortress which inexplicably was built on top of dividing it in half, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion – city council house dates from the middle of the 2nd century BC and was roofed building and had the capacity to seat 400 senators (bouletes). In the 13th century AD, the Byzantine Fortress wall was built dividing the bouleuterion in half.
    Turkey_Metropolis_068.jpg
  • Section of the Bouleuterion horse shoe shaped seating with ornate carved lion-foot support brackets and stairway, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion ruins and the Byzantine Fortress which inexplicably was built on top of dividing it in half, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion – city council house dates from the middle of the 2nd century BC and was roofed building and had the capacity to seat 400 senators (bouletes). In the 13th century AD, the Byzantine Fortress wall was built dividing the bouleuterion in half.
    Turkey_Metropolis_066.jpg
  • Section of the Bouleuterion horse shoe shaped seating with ornate carved lion-foot support brackets, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion ruins and the Byzantine Fortress which inexplicably was built on top of dividing it in half, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion – city council house dates from the middle of the 2nd century BC and was roofed building and had the capacity to seat 400 senators (bouletes). In the 13th century AD, the Byzantine Fortress wall was built dividing the bouleuterion in half.
    Turkey_Metropolis_063.jpg
  • Section of the Bouleuterion horse shoe shaped seating with ornate carved lion-foot support brackets and stairway, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion ruins and the Byzantine Fortress which inexplicably was built on top of dividing it in half, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion – city council house dates from the middle of the 2nd century BC and was roofed building and had the capacity to seat 400 senators (bouletes). In the 13th century AD, the Byzantine Fortress wall was built dividing the bouleuterion in half.
    Turkey_Metropolis_069.jpg
  • Cavea retaining wall of the Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_041.jpg
  • Section of the entablature of the Palestra portico with Greek inscriptions, Roman Imperial Bath and Palaestra complex, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The complex square is surrounded with colonnaded porticoes with geometric mosaics.
    Turkey_Metropolis_081.jpg
  • Paved geometric mosaics surround the Palestra, Roman Imperial Bath and Palaestra complex, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The complex square is surrounded with colonnaded porticoes with geometric mosaics.
    Turkey_Metropolis_079.jpg
  • Ornate carved lion-foot support bracket of the Bouleuterion seatings, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion ruins and the Byzantine Fortress which inexplicably was built on top of dividing it in half, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion – city council house dates from the middle of the 2nd century BC and was roofed building and had the capacity to seat 400 senators (bouletes). In the 13th century AD, the Byzantine Fortress wall was built dividing the bouleuterion in half.
    Turkey_Metropolis_073.jpg
  • Section of the Bouleuterion horse shoe shaped seating with ornate carved lion-foot support brackets and stairway, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion ruins and the Byzantine Fortress which inexplicably was built on top of dividing it in half, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion – city council house dates from the middle of the 2nd century BC and was roofed building and had the capacity to seat 400 senators (bouletes). In the 13th century AD, the Byzantine Fortress wall was built dividing the bouleuterion in half.
    Turkey_Metropolis_071.jpg
  • Mosaic Hall with a large mosaic pavement dating from the Roman period, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The mosaic features Dionysus and his wife Ariadne surrounded by various mythological figures. Due to its proximity to the theatre it is believed the building was used as reception hall for public gatherings when plays were features at the theatre.
    Turkey_Metropolis_045.jpg
  • Ornate marble cylindrical statue bases or pedestals with relief carvings, Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_004.jpg
  • Section of the Bouleuterion horse shoe shaped seating with ornate carved lion-foot support brackets and stairway, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion ruins and the Byzantine Fortress which inexplicably was built on top of dividing it in half, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion – city council house dates from the middle of the 2nd century BC and was roofed building and had the capacity to seat 400 senators (bouletes). In the 13th century AD, the Byzantine Fortress wall was built dividing the bouleuterion in half.
    Turkey_Metropolis_008.jpg
  • Hellenistic fortifications walls of the Acropolis, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.
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  • Section of the entablature of the Palestra portico with Greek inscriptions, Roman Imperial Bath and Palaestra complex, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The complex square is surrounded with colonnaded porticoes with geometric mosaics.
    Turkey_Metropolis_082.jpg
  • The Peristyle House courtyard, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.
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  • Ornate marble cylindrical statue base or pedestal with relief carvings, Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_038.jpg
  • Upper unrestored level of the Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.  The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_026.jpg
  • The Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.  The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_015.jpg
  • The Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.  The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_011.jpg
  • Site entrance statue group of two girls, which is a copy dating from the late Hellenistic period 2nd – 1st century BC, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The original is in the Izmir Archaeological Museum.
    Turkey_Metropolis_086.jpg
  • Statue pedestal with Greek inscriptions at the Palestra, Roman Imperial Bath and Palaestra complex, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Palestra square is surrounded with colonnaded porticoes and geometric mosaics.
    Turkey_Metropolis_084.jpg
  • Ornate section of the entablature of the Palestra portico Roman Imperial Bath and Palaestra complex, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The square is surrounded with colonnaded porticoes with geometric mosaics.
    Turkey_Metropolis_083.jpg
  • View towards the fortress walls of the Acropolis, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.
    Turkey_Metropolis_077.jpg
  • The Peristyle House courtyard, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.
    Turkey_Metropolis_076.jpg
  • Ruins of the Acropolis which includes fragments of the 1st century BC Temple dedicated to Ares, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.
    Turkey_Metropolis_058.jpg
  • Hellenistic fortifications walls of the Acropolis, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.
    Turkey_Metropolis_052.jpg
  • Mosaic Hall with a large mosaic pavement dating from the Roman period, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The mosaic features Dionysus and his wife Ariadne surrounded by various mythological figures. Due to its proximity to the theatre it is believed the building was used as reception hall for public gatherings when plays were features at the theatre.
    Turkey_Metropolis_044.jpg
  • Stone seats with carved lion-foot support brackets, Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_037.jpg
  • Proedria - throne like seat of honour, Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_033.jpg
  • Proedria - throne like seats of honour and ornate marble cylindrical statue bases or pedestals with relief carvings, Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_032.jpg
  • The Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.  The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_025.jpg
  • The Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.  The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_021.jpg
  • The Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.  The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_010.jpg
  • Site entrance statue group of two girls, which is a copy dating from the late Hellenistic period 2nd – 1st century BC, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The original is in the Izmir Archaeological Museum.
    Turkey_Metropolis_009.jpg
  • Proedria - throne like seats of honour and ornate marble cylindrical statue bases or pedestals with relief carvings, Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_003.jpg
  • Hellenistic fortifications walls of the Acropolis, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.
    Turkey_Metropolis_053.jpg
  • Hellenistic fortifications walls of the Acropolis, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.
    Turkey_Metropolis_048.jpg
  • Cavea retaining wall of the Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_042.jpg
  • Proedria - throne like seats of honour and ornate marble cylindrical statue bases or pedestals with relief carvings, Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_031.jpg
  • Proedria - throne like seats of honour and ornate marble cylindrical statue bases or pedestals with relief carvings, Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_030.jpg
  • Orchestra of the Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.  The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_028.jpg
  • The Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.  The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_022.jpg
  • The Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.  The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_016.jpg
  • Hellenistic fortifications walls of the Acropolis, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.
    Turkey_Metropolis_006.jpg
  • The Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.  The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_001.jpg
  • Paved geometric mosaics surround the Palestra, Roman Imperial Bath and Palaestra complex, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The complex square is surrounded with colonnaded porticoes with geometric mosaics.
    Turkey_Metropolis_080.jpg
  • Ruins of the Acropolis which includes fragments of the 1st century BC Temple dedicated to Ares, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.
    Turkey_Metropolis_059.jpg
  • Hellenistic fortifications walls of the Acropolis, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.
    Turkey_Metropolis_054.jpg
  • Hellenistic fortifications walls of the Acropolis, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.
    Turkey_Metropolis_050.jpg
  • Mosaic Hall with a large mosaic pavement dating from the Roman period, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The mosaic features Dionysus and his wife Ariadne surrounded by various mythological figures. Due to its proximity to the theatre it is believed the building was used as reception hall for public gatherings when plays were features at the theatre.
    Turkey_Metropolis_043.jpg
  • Ornate marble cylindrical statue base or pedestal with relief carvings, Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_040.jpg
  • Orchestra of the Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.  The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_027.jpg
  • The Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.  The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_020.jpg
  • The Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.  The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_018.jpg
  • The Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.  The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_012.jpg
  • The Bouleuterion ruins and the Byzantine Fortress which inexplicably was built on top of dividing it in half, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion – city council house dates from the middle of the 2nd century BC and was roofed building and had the capacity to seat 400 senators (bouletes). In the 13th century AD, the Byzantine wall was built dividing the bouleuterion in half.
    Turkey_Metropolis_074.jpg
  • The Bouleuterion ruins and the Byzantine Fortress which inexplicably was built on top of dividing it in half, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion – city council house dates from the middle of the 2nd century BC and was roofed building and had the capacity to seat 400 senators (bouletes). In the 13th century AD, the Byzantine wall was built dividing the bouleuterion in half.
    Turkey_Metropolis_061.jpg
  • Ruins of the Acropolis which includes fragments of the 1st century BC Temple dedicated to Ares, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.
    Turkey_Metropolis_056.jpg
  • Hellenistic fortifications walls of the Acropolis, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.
    Turkey_Metropolis_047.jpg
  • Mosaic Hall with a large mosaic pavement dating from the Roman period, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The mosaic features Dionysus and his wife Ariadne surrounded by various mythological figures. Due to its proximity to the theatre it is believed the building was used as reception hall for public gatherings when plays were features at the theatre.
    Turkey_Metropolis_046.jpg
  • Proedria - throne like seat of honour, Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_035.jpg
  • Proedria - throne like seat of honour, Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_034.jpg
  • The Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.  The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_013.jpg
  • View from the Acropolis of the lower city and the valley plain, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.
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  • Detail of a figure at the Mosaic Hall which has a large mosaic pavement dating from the Roman period, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The mosaic features Dionysus and his wife Ariadne surrounded by various mythological figures. Due to its proximity to the theatre it is believed the building was used as reception hall for public gatherings when plays were features at the theatre.
    Turkey_Metropolis_005.jpg
  • The Bouleuterion ruins and the Byzantine Fortress which inexplicably was built on top of dividing it in half, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion – city council house dates from the middle of the 2nd century BC and was roofed building and had the capacity to seat 400 senators (bouletes). In the 13th century AD, the Byzantine wall was built dividing the bouleuterion in half.
    Turkey_Metropolis_062.jpg
  • The Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.  The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_023.jpg
  • Site entrance statue group of two girls, which is a copy dating from the late Hellenistic period 2nd – 1st century BC, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The original is in the Izmir Archaeological Museum.
    Turkey_Metropolis_085.jpg
  • Ornate marble cylindrical statue base or pedestal with relief carvings, Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_039.jpg
  • Proedria - throne like seat of honour, Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_036.jpg
  • The Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.  The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_029.jpg
  • The Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.  The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_019.jpg
  • The Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.  The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_014.jpg
  • Ruins of the Acropolis which includes fragments of the 1st century BC Temple dedicated to Ares, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.
    Turkey_Metropolis_057.jpg
  • Hellenistic fortifications walls of the Acropolis, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.
    Turkey_Metropolis_051.jpg
  • The Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.  The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_024.jpg
  • The Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.  The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_017.jpg
  • The Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.  The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_002.jpg
  • The Roman Imperial Bath and Palaestra with the fortress walls of the Acropolis above, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The complex square is surrounded with colonnaded porticoes with geometric mosaics.
    Turkey_Metropolis_078.jpg
  • View from the Acropolis of the lower city and the valley plain, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.
    Turkey_Metropolis_060.jpg
  • Hellenistic fortifications walls of the Acropolis, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.
    Turkey_Metropolis_055.jpg
  • View of one of the two arched subterranean sacred rooms- Adyton, of the Temple of Apollo, Greek sanctuary of Apollo of Claros, Turkey.  This image shows the first room, the waiting room for the priest, scribes and petitioners.  The large (26 x 46 meters) temple dates from around the 3rd century BC and follows a peripteral plan (6 by 11 columns). It is unique in that it is the only Doric temple built in Ionia and that it has two adytons beneath the cella.
    Turkey_Claros_054.jpg
  • Seating inscribed with Greek letters at the large ancient stadium, Magnesia on the Meander, Tekin, Ionia, Turkey. The Stadium had the capacity to seat over 30,000 spectators and is one on the largest from the ancient world. It was only recently excavated and in in an excellent state of preservation due to it being buried and hidden by the deep deposits of silt from the Meander River.
    Turkey_Magnesia_115.jpg
  • Ruins of the Hellenistic Temple of Artemis Leucopryne built in the second century BC, Magnesia on the Meander, Tekin, Ionia, Turkey. The temple was built on the foundations of an earlier Archaic 6th century BC temple and its architect was the famous Hermogenes of Priene (late 3rd - early 2nd century BC).  The Temple is pseudo dipteral type in Ionic order with 15 columns x 8 columns and standing on a large platform measuring 41 x 67 metres. Its frieze was 175 metres long and represented the Amazonomachy. It is one of the largest and most beautiful Temples built.
    Turkey_Magnesia_033.jpg
  • Statue pedestals with Greek text along the stoa that surrounds the Sanctuary of Artemis, Magnesia on the Meander, Tekin, Ionia, Turkey.
    Turkey_Magnesia_024.jpg
  • View of one of the two arched subterranean sacred rooms- Adyton, of the Temple of Apollo, Greek sanctuary of Apollo of Claros, Turkey.  This image shows the room where the sacred spring was located and where the male oracle would issue his prophecies by singing in the form of a song. The large (26 x 46 meters) temple dates from around the 3rd century BC and follows a peripteral plan (6 by 11 columns). It is unique in that it is the only Doric temple built in Ionia and that it has two adytons beneath the cella.
    Turkey_Claros_049.jpg
  • View of the large ancient stadium, Magnesia on the Meander, Tekin, Ionia, Turkey. The Stadium had the capacity to seat over 30,000 spectators and is one on the largest from the ancient world. It was only recently excavated and in in an excellent state of preservation due to it being buried and hidden by the deep deposits of silt from the Meander River.
    Turkey_Magnesia_122.jpg
  • View of the large ancient stadium, Magnesia on the Meander, Tekin, Ionia, Turkey. The Stadium had the capacity to seat over 30,000 spectators and is one on the largest from the ancient world. It was only recently excavated and in in an excellent state of preservation due to it being buried and hidden by the deep deposits of silt from the Meander River.
    Turkey_Magnesia_105.jpg
  • View of the large ancient stadium, Magnesia on the Meander, Tekin, Ionia, Turkey. The Stadium had the capacity to seat over 30,000 spectators and is one on the largest from the ancient world. It was only recently excavated and in in an excellent state of preservation due to it being buried and hidden by the deep deposits of silt from the Meander River.
    Turkey_Magnesia_099.jpg
  • Excavated ruins of the trade Agora, Magnesia on the Meander, Tekin, Ionia, Turkey.
    Turkey_Magnesia_078.jpg
  • Excavated ruins of the trade Agora, Magnesia on the Meander, Tekin, Ionia, Turkey.
    Turkey_Magnesia_077.jpg
  • Elegant Ionic capital and column of the Agora (188 x 99 metres). Magnesia on the Meander, Tekin, Ionia, Turkey. The architect responsible for the elegant Agora Ionic stoa was the famous Hermogenes of Priene (late 3rd - early 2nd century BC).
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  • The elegant Ionic stoa of the large Agora (188 x 99 metres). Magnesia on the Meander, Tekin, Ionia, Turkey. The architect responsible for the elegant Agora Ionic stoa was the famous Hermogenes of Priene (late 3rd - early 2nd century BC).
    Turkey_Magnesia_070.jpg
  • The elegant Ionic stoa of the large Agora (188 x 99 metres). Magnesia on the Meander, Tekin, Ionia, Turkey. The architect responsible for the elegant Agora Ionic stoa was the famous Hermogenes of Priene (late 3rd - early 2nd century BC).
    Turkey_Magnesia_067.jpg
  • Greek inscriptions on pedestals just beside The Propylon - monumental gate that links the Artemis Sanctuary to the Agora. Magnesia on the Meander, Tekin, Ionia, Turkey. The propylon dates from around the first century BC and gives access to the large Agora (188 x 99 metres). The architect responsible for the elegant Agora Ionic stoa was the famous Hermogenes of Priene (late 3rd - early 2nd century BC).
    Turkey_Magnesia_051.jpg
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