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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Ornate marble element found at the South East section of the Portico of the North Sacred Agora, Laodicea, Denizli, Turkey.
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  • Greek inscriptions are on each of the stairway side banisters of Temple A, Laodicea, Denizli, Turkey. The side banisters are arranged as statue pedestals with Greek inscriptions. 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).
    Turkey_Laodicea_038.jpg
  • The Ephebeion 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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  • 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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  • Greek inscription along a 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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  • The stepped south west side 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.
    Turkey_Lagina_085.jpg
  • 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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  • Under protective cover is the Church of Laodicea, Laodicea, Denizli, Turkey. The church of Laodicea dates from the fourth century AD and is the last of seven churches addressed in Book of Revelation.
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  • View of Temple A, which is a prostyle temple of Corinthian order, Laodicea, Denizli, Turkey. The naos rise on a high platform and a stairway of seven steps leads to the naos. The side banisters are arranged as statue pedestals with Greek inscriptions. 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).
    Turkey_Laodicea_003.jpg
  • Partly inhabited village of Eskihisar which lays amongst the ruins of ancient Stratonikeia, Turkey.
    Turkey_Stratonikeia_117.jpg
  • 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.
    Turkey_Stratonikeia_093.jpg
  • Crepidoma of the Augustus-Imperial Temple situated on the upper terrace south of the theatre, ancient Stratonicea, Eskihisar, Turkey.  Facing north-south, the peripteral temple was built in the Ionic order and has three – stepped crepidoma.
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  • Ruins in the area of the Palestra and Roman Baths, ancient Stratonicea, Eskihisar, Turkey.
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  • The Frigidarium and Elaeothesium, 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.
    Turkey_Stratonikeia_011.jpg
  • View of Pillars overlooking the sanctuary of Labranda, Turkey.
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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.
    Turkey_Labranda_083.jpg
  • The Oikoi building, built by Idrieus (351-344 BC) and possibly served as a treasury, Labraunda, Turkey. The building has two rooms and had a marble portico consisting of 4 Doric columns at 4.3 metres high.
    Turkey_Labranda_055.jpg
  • 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.
    Turkey_Labranda_035.jpg
  • 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.
    Turkey_Labranda_032.jpg
  • Ruins of the Roman era Andron C, which was used for sacred ceremonies, Labraunda, Turkey.
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  • Look over Greek inscriptions towards the Well House, Labraunda, Turkey. The Well House is set into the retaining wall of the temple terrace.
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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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  • View towards the 2nd century BC Temple of Hecate (Hekate), the Oyuklu mountains are in the distance, 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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  • Ancient Greek inscription at 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.
    Turkey_Lagina_037.jpg
  • 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.
    Turkey_Lagina_013.jpg
  • 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.
    Turkey_Lagina_002.jpg
  • 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, Laodicea, Denizli, Turkey.
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  • Greek inscriptions are on each of the stairway side banisters of Temple A, Laodicea, Denizli, Turkey. The side banisters are arranged as statue pedestals with Greek inscriptions. 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).
    Turkey_Laodicea_039.jpg
  • View of Temple A, which is a prostyle temple of Corinthian order, Laodicea, Denizli, Turkey. The naos rise on a high platform and a stairway of seven steps leads to the naos. The side banisters are arranged as statue pedestals with Greek inscriptions. 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).
    Turkey_Laodicea_035.jpg
  • Side street off Syria Street along the 400-metre-long section from the west end to the East Byzantine Gate, Laodicea, Denizli, Turkey. Built in the years of AD84-85, the Street is one of the main streets of the city and extends for 900 metres and was lined with roofed Doric porticoes.
    Turkey_Laodicea_021.jpg
  • Partly inhabited village of Eskihisar which lays amongst the ruins of ancient Stratonikeia, Turkey.
    Turkey_Stratonikeia_131.jpg
  • The Bouleuterion – the council chamber used for assembly, which dates from the second half of the 1st century BC. , ancient Stratonicea, Eskihisar, Turkey.
    Turkey_Stratonikeia_097.jpg
  • 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 west corner 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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  • Terrace retaining wall, Labraunda, Turkey.
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  • Overview of the ancient sanctuary, with the Temple of Zeus Stratios on the right, Labranda, Turkey
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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 stepped south west side 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.
    Turkey_Lagina_083.jpg
  • Intricate carvings of the Altar of the sanctuary of Hecate, Lagina, Yatagan, Turkey. The Altar was used for animal sacrifices to Hecate (Hekate) a goddess of Greek mythology and is positioned in front of the Temple of Hecate. The altar was rebuilt during the reign of Roman Emperor Augustus and has two levels with the second level embellished with Corinthian (external) and Ionic (internal) columns.
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  • View towards 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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  • View towards the 2nd century BC Temple of Hecate (Hekate), the Oyuklu mountains are in the distance, 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.
    Turkey_Lagina_070.jpg
  • 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.
    Turkey_Lagina_034.jpg
  • Ancient Greek inscriptions line 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.
    Turkey_Lagina_033.jpg
  • 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.
    Turkey_Lagina_011.jpg
  • 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.
    Turkey_Laodicea_077.jpg
  • View along the 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 lined with a portico of tall Ionic columns which was covered with a pitched roof.
    Turkey_Laodicea_070.jpg
  • View of Temple A, which is a prostyle temple of Corinthian order, Laodicea, Denizli, Turkey. The naos rise on a high platform and a stairway of seven steps leads to the naos. The side banisters are arranged as statue pedestals with Greek inscriptions. 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).
    Turkey_Laodicea_034.jpg
  • View of Temple A, which is a prostyle temple of Corinthian order, Laodicea, Denizli, Turkey. The naos rise on a high platform and a stairway of seven steps leads to the naos. The side banisters are arranged as statue pedestals with Greek inscriptions. 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).
    Turkey_Laodicea_031.jpg
  • View of Syria Street along the 400-metre-long section from the west end to the East Byzantine Gate, Laodicea, Denizli, Turkey. Built in the years of AD84-85, the Street is one of the main streets of the city and extends for 900 metres and was lined with roofed Doric porticoes.
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  • The peristyle courtyard of the Clubhouse of the Greens, Laodicea, Denizli, Turkey. The courtyard has a pool in the centre and is surrounded by columns on its North and South sides. The building is dated to the early Byzantine period and a Greek inscription on the lintel identifies the building as a Chariot rider club.
    Turkey_Laodicea_007.jpg
  • Partly inhabited village of Eskihisar which lays amongst the ruins of ancient Stratonikeia, Turkey.
    Turkey_Stratonikeia_119.jpg
  • 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.
    Turkey_Stratonikeia_104.jpg
  • Augustus-Imperial Temple situated on the upper terrace south of the theatre, ancient Stratonicea, Eskihisar, Turkey.  Facing north-south, the peripteral temple was built in the Ionic order and has three – stepped crepidoma.
    Turkey_Stratonikeia_064.jpg
  • Augustus-Imperial Temple situated on the upper terrace south of the theatre, ancient Stratonicea, Eskihisar, Turkey.  Facing north-south, the peripteral temple was built in the Ionic order and has three – stepped crepidoma.
    Turkey_Stratonikeia_061.jpg
  • A possible bouleuterion or seating area attached to the side of the Hellenistic theatre, ancient Stratonicea, Eskihisar, Turkey.
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  • Ornate example of a Proedria - throne-like seats in the front rows 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.
    Turkey_Stratonikeia_045.jpg
  • Ruins in the area of the Palestra and Roman Baths, ancient Stratonicea, Eskihisar, Turkey.
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  • Stratonicea. Eskihisar. Turkey.<br />
The Elaeothesium 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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  • Partly inhabited village of Eskihisar which lays amongst the ruins of ancient Stratonikeia, Turkey.
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  • Scenic overview of the ancient sanctuary, 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.
    Turkey_Labranda_093.jpg
  • The Oikoi building, built by Idrieus (351-344 BC) and possibly served as a treasury, Labraunda, Turkey. The building has two rooms and had a marble portico consisting of 4 Doric columns at 4.3 metres high.
    Turkey_Labranda_053.jpg
  • 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.
    Turkey_Labranda_036.jpg
  • The Doric columned Well House which is set into the retaining wall of the temple terrace. Labraunda, Turkey.
    Turkey_Labranda_023.jpg
  • Greek inscriptions at the South Propylon which was the gateway to the sacred precinct at the end of the sacred way, Labraunda, 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.
    Turkey_Lagina_105.jpg
  • 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.
    Turkey_Lagina_102.jpg
  • Greek inscription along a 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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  • 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.
    Turkey_Lagina_067.jpg
  • 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 cella (naos) of 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.
    Turkey_Lagina_053.jpg
  • 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.
    Turkey_Lagina_050.jpg
  • 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.
    Turkey_Lagina_012.jpg
  • 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.
    Turkey_Lagina_005.jpg
  • Peristyle house with oratory, Laodicea, Denizli, Turkey.
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  • The North Theatre which dates from the second century AD, Laodicea, Denizli, Turkey. Facing northeast, the theatre was built into the hillside to advantage of the panoramic views. The seating capacity was 12,000 spectators.
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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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  • 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.
    Turkey_Laodicea_100.jpg
  • 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.
    Turkey_Laodicea_083.jpg
  • Elegant Ionic columns and capitals of the south west corner 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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  • The south west corner 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.
    Turkey_Laodicea_056.jpg
  • The South 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.
    Turkey_Laodicea_054.jpg
  • The South 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.
    Turkey_Laodicea_053.jpg
  • 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 Syria Street along the 400-metre-long section from the west end to the East Byzantine Gate, Laodicea, Denizli, Turkey. Built in the years of AD84-85, the Street is one of the main streets of the city and extends for 900 metres and was lined with roofed Doric porticoes.
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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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