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  • Interior view of the Mosaic of the apse of the Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls. Rome, Italy. Mosaic of the apse portrays Jesus Christ flanked by (left to right) St. Luke, St. Paul, St. Peter and St. Andrew. Erected during the 4th century AD, the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls was built on the site where St. Paul was entombed.  It was restored after a fire severely damaged it in 1823. The Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls is one of Rome's four ancient, Papal major basilicas, along with the Basilicas of St. John in the Lateran, St. Peter's, and St. Mary Major.
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  • The courtyard with its portico of white granite columns of the Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls. Rome, Italy. Erected during the 4th century AD, the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls was built on the site where St. Paul was entombed.  It was restored after a fire severely damaged it in 1823. The Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls is one of Rome's four ancient, Papal major basilicas, along with the Basilicas of St. John in the Lateran, St. Peter's, and St. Mary Major.
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  • The front wing of the courtyard of the Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls. Rome, Italy. Erected during the 4th century AD, the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls was built on the site where St. Paul was entombed.  It was restored after a fire severely damaged it in 1823. The Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls is one of Rome's four ancient, Papal major basilicas, along with the Basilicas of St. John in the Lateran, St. Peter's, and St. Mary Major.
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  • The belltower of the Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls. Rome, Italy. Erected during the 4th century AD, the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls was built on the site where St. Paul was entombed.  It was restored after a fire severely damaged it in 1823. The Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls is one of Rome's four ancient, Papal major basilicas, along with the Basilicas of St. John in the Lateran, St. Peter's, and St. Mary Major.
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  • People viewing the prison chains and tomb of St. Paul Apostle. The Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls. Rome, Italy. Erected during the 4th century AD, the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls was built on the site where St. Paul was entombed.  It was restored after a fire severely damaged it in 1823. The Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls is one of Rome's four ancient, Papal major basilicas, along with the Basilicas of St. John in the Lateran, St. Peter's, and St. Mary Major.
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  • White granite columned side wing of the courtyard of the Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls. Rome, Italy. Erected during the 4th century AD, the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls was built on the site where St. Paul was entombed.  It was restored after a fire severely damaged it in 1823. The Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls is one of Rome's four ancient, Papal major basilicas, along with the Basilicas of St. John in the Lateran, St. Peter's, and St. Mary Major.
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  • The courtyard with its portico of white granite columns of the Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls. Rome, Italy. Erected during the 4th century AD, the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls was built on the site where St. Paul was entombed.  It was restored after a fire severely damaged it in 1823. The Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls is one of Rome's four ancient, Papal major basilicas, along with the Basilicas of St. John in the Lateran, St. Peter's, and St. Mary Major.
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  • The courtyard with its portico of white granite columns of the Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls. Rome, Italy. Erected during the 4th century AD, the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls was built on the site where St. Paul was entombed.  It was restored after a fire severely damaged it in 1823. The Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls is one of Rome's four ancient, Papal major basilicas, along with the Basilicas of St. John in the Lateran, St. Peter's, and St. Mary Major.
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  • The courtyard with its portico of white granite columns of the Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls. Rome, Italy. Erected during the 4th century AD, the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls was built on the site where St. Paul was entombed.  It was restored after a fire severely damaged it in 1823. The Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls is one of Rome's four ancient, Papal major basilicas, along with the Basilicas of St. John in the Lateran, St. Peter's, and St. Mary Major.
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  • The courtyard with its portico of white granite columns of the Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls. Rome, Italy. Erected during the 4th century AD, the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls was built on the site where St. Paul was entombed.  It was restored after a fire severely damaged it in 1823. The Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls is one of Rome's four ancient, Papal major basilicas, along with the Basilicas of St. John in the Lateran, St. Peter's, and St. Mary Major.
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  • The courtyard with its portico of white granite columns of the Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls. Rome, Italy. Erected during the 4th century AD, the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls was built on the site where St. Paul was entombed.  It was restored after a fire severely damaged it in 1823. The Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls is one of Rome's four ancient, Papal major basilicas, along with the Basilicas of St. John in the Lateran, St. Peter's, and St. Mary Major.
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  • The courtyard with its portico of white granite columns of the Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls. Rome, Italy. Erected during the 4th century AD, the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls was built on the site where St. Paul was entombed.  It was restored after a fire severely damaged it in 1823. The Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls is one of Rome's four ancient, Papal major basilicas, along with the Basilicas of St. John in the Lateran, St. Peter's, and St. Mary Major.
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  • The courtyard with its portico of white granite columns of the Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls. Rome, Italy. Erected during the 4th century AD, the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls was built on the site where St. Paul was entombed.  It was restored after a fire severely damaged it in 1823. The Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls is one of Rome's four ancient, Papal major basilicas, along with the Basilicas of St. John in the Lateran, St. Peter's, and St. Mary Major.
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  • The front wing of the courtyard of the Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls. Rome, Italy. Erected during the 4th century AD, the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls was built on the site where St. Paul was entombed.  It was restored after a fire severely damaged it in 1823. The Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls is one of Rome's four ancient, Papal major basilicas, along with the Basilicas of St. John in the Lateran, St. Peter's, and St. Mary Major.
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  • The belltower of the Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls. Rome, Italy. Erected during the 4th century AD, the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls was built on the site where St. Paul was entombed.  It was restored after a fire severely damaged it in 1823. The Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls is one of Rome's four ancient, Papal major basilicas, along with the Basilicas of St. John in the Lateran, St. Peter's, and St. Mary Major.
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  • Interior view of the Mosaic of the apse of the Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls. Rome, Italy. Mosaic of the apse portrays Jesus Christ flanked by (left to right) St. Luke, St. Paul, St. Peter and St. Andrew. Erected during the 4th century AD, the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls was built on the site where St. Paul was entombed.  It was restored after a fire severely damaged it in 1823. The Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls is one of Rome's four ancient, Papal major basilicas, along with the Basilicas of St. John in the Lateran, St. Peter's, and St. Mary Major.
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  • People viewing the prison chains and tomb of St. Paul Apostle. The Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls. Rome, Italy. Erected during the 4th century AD, the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls was built on the site where St. Paul was entombed.  It was restored after a fire severely damaged it in 1823. The Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls is one of Rome's four ancient, Papal major basilicas, along with the Basilicas of St. John in the Lateran, St. Peter's, and St. Mary Major.
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  • White granite columned side wing of the courtyard of the Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls. Rome, Italy. Erected during the 4th century AD, the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls was built on the site where St. Paul was entombed.  It was restored after a fire severely damaged it in 1823. The Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls is one of Rome's four ancient, Papal major basilicas, along with the Basilicas of St. John in the Lateran, St. Peter's, and St. Mary Major.
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  • Mosaic on the façade of the Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls. Rome, Italy. Erected during the 4th century AD, the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls was built on the site where St. Paul was entombed.  It was restored after a fire severely damaged it in 1823. The Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls is one of Rome's four ancient, Papal major basilicas, along with the Basilicas of St. John in the Lateran, St. Peter's, and St. Mary Major.
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  • The courtyard with its portico of white granite columns of the Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls. Rome, Italy. Erected during the 4th century AD, the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls was built on the site where St. Paul was entombed.  It was restored after a fire severely damaged it in 1823. The Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls is one of Rome's four ancient, Papal major basilicas, along with the Basilicas of St. John in the Lateran, St. Peter's, and St. Mary Major.
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  • Statue of Saint Paul in the courtyard of the Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls. Rome, Italy. Erected during the 4th century AD, the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls was built on the site where St. Paul was entombed.  It was restored after a fire severely damaged it in 1823. The Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls is one of Rome's four ancient, Papal major basilicas, along with the Basilicas of St. John in the Lateran, St. Peter's, and St. Mary Major.
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  • The courtyard with its portico of white granite columns of the Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls. Rome, Italy. Erected during the 4th century AD, the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls was built on the site where St. Paul was entombed.  It was restored after a fire severely damaged it in 1823. The Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls is one of Rome's four ancient, Papal major basilicas, along with the Basilicas of St. John in the Lateran, St. Peter's, and St. Mary Major.
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  • The courtyard with its portico of white granite columns of the Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls. Rome, Italy. Erected during the 4th century AD, the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls was built on the site where St. Paul was entombed.  It was restored after a fire severely damaged it in 1823. The Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls is one of Rome's four ancient, Papal major basilicas, along with the Basilicas of St. John in the Lateran, St. Peter's, and St. Mary Major.
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  • The courtyard with its portico of white granite columns of the Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls. Rome, Italy. Erected during the 4th century AD, the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls was built on the site where St. Paul was entombed.  It was restored after a fire severely damaged it in 1823. The Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls is one of Rome's four ancient, Papal major basilicas, along with the Basilicas of St. John in the Lateran, St. Peter's, and St. Mary Major.
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  • The front wing of the courtyard of the Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls. Rome, Italy. Erected during the 4th century AD, the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls was built on the site where St. Paul was entombed.  It was restored after a fire severely damaged it in 1823. The Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls is one of Rome's four ancient, Papal major basilicas, along with the Basilicas of St. John in the Lateran, St. Peter's, and St. Mary Major.
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  • The prison chains of St. Paul Apostle. The Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls. Rome, Italy. Erected during the 4th century AD, the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls was built on the site where St. Paul was entombed.  It was restored after a fire severely damaged it in 1823. The Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls is one of Rome's four ancient, Papal major basilicas, along with the Basilicas of St. John in the Lateran, St. Peter's, and St. Mary Major.
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  • Interior view of the central nave towards the tomb and apse of the Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls. Rome, Italy. Erected during the 4th century AD, the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls was built on the site where St. Paul was entombed.  It was restored after a fire severely damaged it in 1823. The Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls is one of Rome's four ancient, Papal major basilicas, along with the Basilicas of St. John in the Lateran, St. Peter's, and St. Mary Major.
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  • Altar of Our Lady of the Assumption inside the Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls. Rome, Italy. Erected during the 4th century AD, the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls was built on the site where St. Paul was entombed.  It was restored after a fire severely damaged it in 1823. The Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls is one of Rome's four ancient, Papal major basilicas, along with the Basilicas of St. John in the Lateran, St. Peter's, and St. Mary Major.
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  • Interior view of the ceiling, side walls and Pope medallions. Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls. Rome, Italy. Erected during the 4th century AD, the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls was built on the site where St. Paul was entombed.  It was restored after a fire severely damaged it in 1823. The Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls is one of Rome's four ancient, Papal major basilicas, along with the Basilicas of St. John in the Lateran, St. Peter's, and St. Mary Major.
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  • Altar of Our Lady of the Assumption inside the Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls. Rome, Italy. Erected during the 4th century AD, the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls was built on the site where St. Paul was entombed.  It was restored after a fire severely damaged it in 1823. The Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls is one of Rome's four ancient, Papal major basilicas, along with the Basilicas of St. John in the Lateran, St. Peter's, and St. Mary Major.
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  • Interior view of one of the side naves of the Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls. Rome, Italy. Erected during the 4th century AD, the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls was built on the site where St. Paul was entombed.  It was restored after a fire severely damaged it in 1823. The Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls is one of Rome's four ancient, Papal major basilicas, along with the Basilicas of St. John in the Lateran, St. Peter's, and St. Mary Major.
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  • Interior view of one of the side naves of the Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls. Rome, Italy. Erected during the 4th century AD, the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls was built on the site where St. Paul was entombed.  It was restored after a fire severely damaged it in 1823. The Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls is one of Rome's four ancient, Papal major basilicas, along with the Basilicas of St. John in the Lateran, St. Peter's, and St. Mary Major.
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  • Interior view of the central nave towards the tomb and apse of the Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls. Rome, Italy. Erected during the 4th century AD, the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls was built on the site where St. Paul was entombed.  It was restored after a fire severely damaged it in 1823. The Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls is one of Rome's four ancient, Papal major basilicas, along with the Basilicas of St. John in the Lateran, St. Peter's, and St. Mary Major.
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  • Interior view of the central nave towards the tomb and apse of the Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls. Rome, Italy. Erected during the 4th century AD, the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls was built on the site where St. Paul was entombed.  It was restored after a fire severely damaged it in 1823. The Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls is one of Rome's four ancient, Papal major basilicas, along with the Basilicas of St. John in the Lateran, St. Peter's, and St. Mary Major.
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  • Interior view of the Mosaic of the apse of the Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls. Rome, Italy. Mosaic of the apse portrays Jesus Christ flanked by (left to right) St. Luke, St. Paul, St. Peter and St. Andrew. Erected during the 4th century AD, the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls was built on the site where St. Paul was entombed.  It was restored after a fire severely damaged it in 1823. The Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls is one of Rome's four ancient, Papal major basilicas, along with the Basilicas of St. John in the Lateran, St. Peter's, and St. Mary Major.
    Basilica_of_St_Paul_Rome_Italy_036.tif
  • The prison chains of St. Paul Apostle. The Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls. Rome, Italy. Erected during the 4th century AD, the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls was built on the site where St. Paul was entombed.  It was restored after a fire severely damaged it in 1823. The Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls is one of Rome's four ancient, Papal major basilicas, along with the Basilicas of St. John in the Lateran, St. Peter's, and St. Mary Major.
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  • Interior view of the ornate ceiling and mosaic of the arch of the Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls. Rome, Italy. Erected during the 4th century AD, the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls was built on the site where St. Paul was entombed.  It was restored after a fire severely damaged it in 1823. The Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls is one of Rome's four ancient, Papal major basilicas, along with the Basilicas of St. John in the Lateran, St. Peter's, and St. Mary Major.
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  • Interior view of the ornate ceiling of the Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls. Rome, Italy. Erected during the 4th century AD, the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls was built on the site where St. Paul was entombed.  It was restored after a fire severely damaged it in 1823. The Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls is one of Rome's four ancient, Papal major basilicas, along with the Basilicas of St. John in the Lateran, St. Peter's, and St. Mary Major.
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  • Interior view of one of the side naves of the Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls. Rome, Italy. Erected during the 4th century AD, the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls was built on the site where St. Paul was entombed.  It was restored after a fire severely damaged it in 1823. The Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls is one of Rome's four ancient, Papal major basilicas, along with the Basilicas of St. John in the Lateran, St. Peter's, and St. Mary Major.
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  • Interior view of the central nave towards the tomb and apse of the Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls. Rome, Italy. Erected during the 4th century AD, the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls was built on the site where St. Paul was entombed.  It was restored after a fire severely damaged it in 1823. The Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls is one of Rome's four ancient, Papal major basilicas, along with the Basilicas of St. John in the Lateran, St. Peter's, and St. Mary Major.
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  • The prison chains and tomb of St. Paul Apostle. The Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls. Rome, Italy. Erected during the 4th century AD, the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls was built on the site where St. Paul was entombed.  It was restored after a fire severely damaged it in 1823. The Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls is one of Rome's four ancient, Papal major basilicas, along with the Basilicas of St. John in the Lateran, St. Peter's, and St. Mary Major.
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  • Model of the Temple of Apollo and the Altar at the ancient Greek sanctuary of Apollo of Claros, Izmir province, Turkey.
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  • Honour monuments flanked the sacred road which is submerged as the sanctuary lies below the water table. Claros, Turkey.  The sacred road linked the Temple and sanctuary of Apollo Claros to the ancient mother Greek city of Notion located south on the seaside.
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  • Part view of the ruins of the Doric Temple of Apollo, ancient Greek sanctuary of Apollo of Claros, Turkey. 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.
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  • Part view of the ruins of the Doric Temple of Apollo, ancient Greek sanctuary of Apollo of Claros, Turkey. 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.
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  • Hellenistic Sundial dedicated to Dionysus at the ancient sanctuary of Apollo of Claros, Izmir province, Turkey.
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  • Ancient Greek text inscriptions on a large fragment of stone artefact at the ancient sanctuary of Apollo of Claros, Izmir province, Turkey.
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  • Ancient Greek inscriptions on a Exedra, a semicircular recess where visitors sat and conversed, ancient Greek sanctuary of Apollo of Claros, Turkey.
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  • The Propylon – entrance and Temple of Apollo in the background, ancient Greek sanctuary of Apollo of Claros, Turkey.
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  • Partly inhabited village of Eskihisar which lays amongst the ruins of ancient Stratonikeia, 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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 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 Peristyle House courtyard, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.
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  • Hellenistic fortifications walls of the Acropolis, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.
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  • Hellenistic fortifications walls of the Acropolis, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.
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  • Hellenistic fortifications walls of the Acropolis, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.
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  • 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.
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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.
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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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • The Theatre located on a natural hill with an inclination of 50 degrees and dates from the Roman period around 2nd century AD, Tripolis on the Meander, Yenicekent, Turkey. The theatre had the capacity to seat 8000 spectators.
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  • The Theatre Baths, sections of the south and west walls have survived, Tripolis on the Meander, Yenicekent, Turkey.
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  • Excavated area between the south seven stepped platform of the Late Roman Agora and the Fortification Wall, Tripolis on the Meander, Yenicekent, Turkey.
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  • The seven stepped platform and Stoa -  Portico on the North side of the Late Roman Agora, Tripolis on the Meander, Yenicekent, Turkey. The platform was planned as a place for visitors to the Agora to rest.
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  • The seven stepped platform and Stoa -  Portico on the North side of the Late Roman Agora, Tripolis on the Meander, Yenicekent, Turkey. The platform was planned as a place for visitors to the Agora to rest.
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  • The west side Stoa (Portico) of the Late Roman Agora, Tripolis on the Meander, Yenicekent, Turkey.
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  • The west side Stoa (Portico) of the Late Roman Agora, Tripolis on the Meander, Yenicekent, Turkey.
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  • The arched building on Hierapolis Street, one of the main arteries of the city, Tripolis on the Meander, Yenicekent, Turkey. The Arched building (cryptoporticus), dates from the late Hellenistic- early Roman period and is believed to be used as a workshop on its north side and storage place on its south side.
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  • Hierapolis Street one of the main arteries of ancient city, Tripolis on the Meander, Yenicekent, Turkey. The street is adjacent the Late Roman Agora.
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  • Early 5th century AD fortification walls on the north side of the 450-metre-long Colonnaded Street. Tripolis on the Meander, Yenicekent, Turkey
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  • Panoramic view of the archaeological site of Tripolis on the Meander, Yenicekent, Turkey.
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  • Water barrel vaulted arched cistern dating from the Roman period, Ancient Greek city of Teos, Sigacik, Turkey. The rectangular structure is built of mortared rubble and has sixteen arched niches on its front façade looking north and tow on its west side.
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  • Water barrel vaulted arched cistern dating from the Roman period, Ancient Greek city of Teos, Sigacik, Turkey. The rectangular structure is built of mortared rubble and has sixteen arched niches on its front façade looking north and tow on its west side.
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  • Drainage pipes of the Greek Theatre, Ancient Greek city of Teos, Sigacik, Turkey. The theatre is located on the south eastern slopes of the Acropolis. Unfortunately, a large amount of the stones of the seats were removed during the Ottoman period for the construction of a mediaeval castle.
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  • View on Acropolis with the ruins of the Altar for the adjacent Temple, Ancient Greek city of Teos, Sigacik, Turkey. The Archaic temple was probably dedicated to Zeus Kapitolios.
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  • View on Acropolis with the ruins of Archaic temple probably dedicated to Zeus Kapitolios, Ancient Greek city of Teos, Sigacik, Turkey.  The temple has a east-west axis and measures 7.30metres wides by 37.40 metres long.
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  • Hellenistic Temple of Dionysus, designed in 220-205 BCE by the architect Hermogenes of Priene, Ancient Greek city of Teos, Sigacik, Turkey. The Temple of Dionysus is of Ionic orders and has a regular tripartite plan with a trapezoidal temenos. The Temenos was surrounded by four stoas: two Doric (north and south) and two Ionic (east and west). The plan is eustylos peripteral with six columns on a shorter side and eleven on the longer.
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  • Seat animal paws of the small theatre, possibly Roman period and unfinished, Magnesia on the Meander, Tekin, Ionia, Turkey. There is a tunnel that wraps around the orchestra that would have allowed performers to make spectacular entrances.
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  • The small theatre, possibly Roman period and unfinished, Magnesia on the Meander, Tekin, Ionia, Turkey. There is a tunnel that wraps around the orchestra that would have allowed performers to make spectacular entrances.
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  • Excavated ruins of the trade Agora, Magnesia on the Meander, Tekin, Ionia, Turkey.
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  • 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).
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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).
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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).
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  • 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).
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  • 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).
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  • Resembled Pediment 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.
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