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  • The ancient Greek theatre at the sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from the 4th century BC, the theatre is perhaps the most outstanding from the ancient world due to its setting and harmonious design. The theatre’s multi-tiered sweep of limestone, seats 14,000 and has near-perfect natural acoustics. The theatre as part of the Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Ruins of the Echo Stoa or Portico and votive statue bases dating from the 4th century BC. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The building was famous for its acoustics where the sound was repeated seven times. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • View of the Exedra of the Hellanodikai, on the south embankment of the Olympic stadium. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The Hellanodikai is a stone enclosure where the judges sat close to the track in the middle of the south embankment. The Olympic Stadium is the third and final version in a series and is dated from the 5th century BC. The stadium had a seating capacity of 40,000 in which spectators, men only, sat on the ground of the artificial banks. The stadium track between the starting and finishing lines is 600 Olympic feet apart – 192.27 metres. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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  • Decorative circular temple entablature from the Nymphaeum or Exedra of Herodes Atticus, Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The monumental two storey decorated fountain – aqueduct was donated by Herodes Atticus and his wife Regilla to the Sanctuary around the 2nd century AD. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • The 4th century BC circular Philippeion, a votive monument dedicated to Zeus. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The building was named and begun by King Philip of Macedon after his victory at Chaironeia in 338 BC and completed by his son Alexander the Great. Part of the stylobate and three columns of the structure have been restored, originally it had 18 Ionic exterior columns and 9 engaged columns with Corinthian capitals in the cella. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Drinking water edifice at the southern end of the ancient stadium, Nemea, Peloponnese Greece. The excavated and restored ancient Greek stadium which dates from 330 BC is located 400 meters southeast of the Temple of Zeus amidst scenic landscape.
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  • The Temple of Zeus in the centre of the Sanctuary of Zeus at Nemea Peloponnese Greece. Built in 330 BC on the site of earlier temple, the Temple of Zeus is a Doric peripteral temple consisting of 32 limestone outer columns (6 by 12 columns) and the temples construction is unusual as it included three Greek architectural forms, the Doric, the Corinthian, and the Ionic
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  • Missing paving slabs which may have been the cult statue location in the cella floor of the Temple of Zeus, Nemea Greece. Built in 330 BC on the site of earlier temple, the Temple of Zeus is a Doric peripteral temple consisting of 32 limestone outer columns (6 by 12 columns) and the temples construction is unusual as it included three Greek architectural forms, the Doric, the Corinthian, and the Ionic.
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  • The Temple of Zeus in the centre of the Sanctuary of Zeus at Nemea Peloponnese Greece. Built in 330 BC on the site of earlier temple, the Temple of Zeus is a Doric peripteral temple consisting of 32 limestone outer columns (6 by 12 columns) and the temples construction is unusual as it included three Greek architectural forms, the Doric, the Corinthian, and the Ionic
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  • The Temple of Zeus in the centre of the Sanctuary of Zeus at Nemea Peloponnese Greece. Built in 330 BC on the site of earlier temple, the Temple of Zeus is a Doric peripteral temple consisting of 32 limestone outer columns (6 by 12 columns) and the temples construction is unusual as it included three Greek architectural forms, the Doric, the Corinthian, and the Ionic
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  • Nemea. Peloponnese. Greece. View of fluted column drums of the Temple of Zeus n the centre of the Sanctuary of Zeus at Nemea. Built in 330 BC on the site of earlier temple, the Temple of Zeus is a Doric peripteral temple consisting of 32 limestone outer columns (6 by 12 columns) and the temples construction is unusual as it included three Greek architectural forms, the Doric, the Corinthian, and the Ionic. The temple is currently under restoration and a number of additional columns have been erected since this image was taken.
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  • Foundation ruins of a sacred building. Sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece.
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  • View over ruins to the Hestiatorion Propylon. Sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from the early third century BC, the proylon was a Doric, hexastyle, prostyle edifice with walls on the east and west sides. Initially the Hestiatorion was identified as the Gymnasium; however research indicates that it was a large banqueting hall where ritual meals relating to the cult of Asklepios were consumed. The sanctuary is the largest and most important sanctuary dedicated to Asklepios, a man, a myth, a tradition worshipped throughout the ancient Greek world as the god of healing and medicine. The Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • The ancient Greek theatre at the sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from the 4th century BC, the theatre is perhaps the most outstanding from the ancient world due to its setting and harmonious design. The theatre’s multi-tiered sweep of limestone, seats 14,000 and has near-perfect natural acoustics. The theatre as part of the Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • The south east corner of the Temple of Hephaistos, the Temple dedicated to Hephaestus and Athena Ancient Agora, Athens. Greece. Hephaestus and Athena are divinities of metalworkers and artisans. The Temple which crowns the Agoraios Kolonos hill overlooking the Agora was built between 450-415 BC; the build time was protracted as it was competing for workers due to the great period of rebuilding after the Persians wars. The temple, which is the best preserved of antiquity, has a marble Doric peristyle of 36 columns (6 by 13 columns) and is smaller than the majestic Parthenon although it shares the masterful optical refinements of the famous landmark.
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  • Athens. Greece. View of the massive remains Temple of Olympian Zeus (Olympieion), the largest temple in Greece which took nearly 700 years to complete.
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  • Panoramic view of the Temple of Olympian Zeus (Olympieion), Athens. Greece. It is the largest temple in Greece which took nearly 700 years to complete.
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  • Ruins on the first level, Roman baths and possibly patients waiting rooms. This image was captured at the Asklepieion, the sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine and healing and son of Apollo. It lays 3.5 kilometers north-west of Kos Town and stands on the slopes of a low hill and enjoys a superb view over the sea and the coast of Asia Minor (Turkey) opposite.
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  • Part view of the second level terrace. Central is the Temple of Apollo. To the right is the exedra. This image was captured at the Asklepieion, the sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine and healing and son of Apollo. It lays 3.5 kilometers north-west of Kos Town and stands on the slopes of a low hill and enjoys a superb view over the sea and the coast of Asia Minor (Turkey) opposite.
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  • The Temple of Apollo. This image was captured at Asklepieion, the sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine and healing and son of Apollo. It lays 3.5 kilometers north-west of Kos Town and stands on the slopes of a low hill and enjoys a superb view over the sea and the coast of Asia Minor (Turkey) opposite.
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  • First level terrace retaining wall and steps leading to the second level. This image was captured at the Asklepieion, the sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine and healing and son of Apollo. It lays 3.5 kilometers north-west of Kos Town and stands on the slopes of a low hill and enjoys a superb view over the sea and the coast of Asia Minor (Turkey) opposite.
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  • Fountain on the first level terace retaining wall. This image was captured at the Asklepieion, the sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine and healing and son of Apollo. It lays 3.5 kilometers north-west of Kos Town and stands on the slopes of a low hill and enjoys a superb view over the sea and the coast of Asia Minor (Turkey) opposite. Please contact Steven Sklifas for more information.
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  • First level terrace retaining wall and steps leading to the second level. This image was captured at the Asklepieion, the sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine and healing and son of Apollo. It lays 3.5 kilometers north-west of Kos Town and stands on the slopes of a low hill and enjoys a superb view over the sea and the coast of Asia Minor (Turkey) opposite.
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  • Abu Simbel. Egypt. Tourists at the smaller temple at Abu Simbel which is known as the Temple of Hathor, and is dedicated to Ramses II's wife, Nefertari and was built around 13 century BC.
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  • Abu Simbel. Egypt.  Visitor graffiti adorns the legs of the 4 statues of Ramses with the most famous being Greek inscriptions written by ancient Greek mercenaries in 591 BC.
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  • Abu Simbel. Egypt.  Visitor graffiti adorns the legs of the 4 statues of Ramses with the most famous being Greek inscriptions written by ancient Greek mercenaries in 591 BC.
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  • Abu Simbel. Egypt. Tourists surround and admire one of the most famous temples of the world – the 13th century BC Great Temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel.
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  • Abu Simbel. Egypt. Tourists surround and admire one of the most famous temples of the world – the 13th century BC Great Temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel.
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  • Abu Simbel. Egypt. Tourists surround and admire one of the most famous temples of the world – the 13th century BC Great Temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel.
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  • Tombs of the Kings  Paphos Cyprus. The Tombs of the Kings is a vast ancient archaeological necropolis with impressive underground tombs located at the city of Paphos on the south west coast of Cyprus.  It is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Paphos Cyprus. House of Theseus Roman Floor Mosaic of the first bath of Achilles. This image was captured at the vast ancient archaeological park at Paphos (Kato Pafos), which has extensive remains from Hellenistic through to the Middle Ages and is famous for its exquisite Roman Villa mosaics. The city of Paphos is located on the south west coast of Cyprus.  It is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Sanctuary of Aphrodite Palaepaphos Cyprus. This image was captured at Palaepaphos or Palaipaphos (Old Paphos), which was perhaps the most celebrated pilgrimage centre and sanctuary of the Greek Goddess Aphrodite throughout the ancient World. It is located within the limits of the modern village of Kouklia, 16 kilometres east of the modern town of Paphos on the south west coast of Cyprus. It is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Sanctuary of Aphrodite Palaepaphos Cyprus. This image was captured at Palaepaphos or Palaipaphos (Old Paphos), which was perhaps the most celebrated pilgrimage centre and sanctuary of the Greek Goddess Aphrodite throughout the ancient World. It is located within the limits of the modern village of Kouklia, 16 kilometres east of the modern town of Paphos on the south west coast of Cyprus. It is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Steps leading into the 80 metre long vaulted Roman tunnel in the Asklepieion sacred area. Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey. The tunnel, which had holes in the roof to admit light, linked the centre of the sacred area to a late Roman circular house of treatment building, also known as the Telesphoreion.
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  • North West corner of the colonnaded stoa (portico) and Roman Theatre in background. Asklepieion. Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey. The stoa surrounded the Asklepieion sacred area on three sides. In the background is the Roman Theatre.
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  • North West corner of the colonnaded stoa (portico) and Roman Theatre in background. Asklepieion. Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey. The stoa surrounded the Asklepieion sacred area on three sides. In the background is the Roman Theatre.
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  • Section of the ancient paved and colonnaded street known as Via Tecta. Asklepieion. Ancient Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey. The street was almost 820 metres long and linked the Asklepieion to the lower city on the hills of the Acropolis.
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  • North section of the stoa (Portico) which surrounded the Asklepieion sacred area on three sides. Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey. In the background is the Roman Theatre.
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  • Priene. Turkey. The ruins and the five re-erected columns of the 4th century Temple of Athena Polias at Priene which was considered one of the finest examples of Classical Ionic architecture.  The designer of the temple was Pythius, the Greek architect who built The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, one of The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and its construction was aided by the generous support of Alexander the Great who rested at Priene en-route to conquering Persia the Great. The building was totally destroyed by a massive earthquake during the middle ages.
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  • Letoon. Turkey. The large well preserved ancient Hellenistic theatre. Letoon, the ancient Lycian pilgrimage and sacred cult centre dedicated to the Goddess Leto and her twin children the God Apollo and Goddess Artemis. Letoon together with the nearby Xanthos are designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Letoon. Turkey. An elegant Ionic order capital with column drum. Letoon, the ancient Lycian pilgrimage and sacred cult centre dedicated to the Goddess Leto and her twin children the God Apollo and Goddess Artemis. Letoon together with the nearby Xanthos are designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Letoon. Turkey. The fine mosaic on the cella floor of the Temple of Apollo and Artemis. The mosaic is depicting a lyre, a bow and quiver. The Temple dates from the Hellenistic period. Letoon, the ancient Lycian pilgrimage and sacred cult centre dedicated to the Goddess Leto and her twin children the God Apollo and Goddess Artemis. Letoon together with the nearby Xanthos are designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Letoon. Turkey. View from the bottom is the Doric Temple of Apollo and Artemis dating from the Hellenistic Period. The cella has a fine floor mosaic. Middle temple is of Ionic order and is the smallest, it dates from the 4th century BC. The upper Temple is the largest and is dedicated to Leto, it is of Ionic order and dates from the 3rd century BC. Letoon, the ancient Lycian pilgrimage and sacred cult centre dedicated to the Goddess Leto and her twin children the God Apollo and Goddess Artemis.
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  • Didyma. Turkey. Carved marble Medusa head with its serpentine curls at the sanctuary of Apollo. This famous giant carved marble Medusa head with its sepentine curls was part of the front frieze on the architrave of the colossal and grand 3rd century BC Greek Temple of Apollo at Didyma on the west coast of Turkey.
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  • Didyma. Turkey. Medusa head which was part of a frieze on the architrave of the colossal 3rd century BC Greek Temple of Apollo.
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  • Didyma. Turkey. Carved marble Medusa head with its serpentine curls at the sanctuary of Apollo. This famous giant carved marble Medusa head with its sepentine curls was part of the front frieze on the architrave of the colossal and grand 3rd century BC Greek Temple of Apollo at Didyma on the west coast of Turkey.
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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 inscriptions on a Exedra, a semicircular recess where visitors sat and conversed, 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 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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  • 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 Peristyle House courtyard, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.
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  • Hellenistic fortifications walls of the Acropolis, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.
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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Water channel possibly for the sacred spring pool within the Sanctuary of Artemis, Magnesia on the Meander, Tekin, Ionia, Turkey.
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  • Terrace retaining wall, Labraunda, Turkey.
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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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  • 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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  • 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.
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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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  • 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 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.
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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).
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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).
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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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  • Delos . Greece.  Panoramic view of the North side of the island of Delos as seen from the summit of Mount Kynthos. Sacred Delos is the birthplace of the Greek God Apollo and his twin sister the Greek Goddess Artemis and one of most important ancient sites in the Mediterranean. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Delos. Greece. General view of the archaeological site and the ancient stone cut staircase that provides access to the summit of Mount Kynthos, the highest point on the island of Delos.
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  • Delos. Greece. The remains of the marble Temple of Aphrodite dating from the 4th century BC. The temple comprised a sekos and closed pronaos. It housed a marble statue of Aphrodite holding a wooden flask and wearing gold earrings.
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  • Delos. Greece. The remains of the marble Temple of Aphrodite dating from the 4th century BC. The temple comprised a sekos and closed pronaos. It housed a marble statue of Aphrodite holding a wooden flask and wearing gold earrings.
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  • Delos. Greece. Floor mosaic found in a courtyard side room from the House of the Masks. The House of the Masks dates from the 2nd century BC. This was a merchants house and consisted of shops, and living quarters. Sacred Delos is the birthplace of the Greek God Apollo and his twin sister the Greek Goddess Artemis and one of most important ancient sites in the Mediterranean. It is a UNESCO World Heritage
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  • Delos. Greece. The peristyle courtyard of the House of the Masks which dates from the 2nd century BC. This was a merchants house and consisted of shops, and living quarters.
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  • Delos. Greece. The archaic Temple of Hera dating from the 6th century BC. The Temple consisted of a sekos and pronaos with two slender Doric columns in antis. Sacred Delos is the birthplace of the Greek God Apollo and his twin sister the Greek Goddess Artemis and one of most important ancient sites in the Mediterranean. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Delos. Greece. The archaic Temple of Hera dating from the 6th century BC. The Temple consisted of a sekos and pronaos with two slender Doric columns in antis. Sacred Delos is the birthplace of the Greek God Apollo and his twin sister the Greek Goddess Artemis and one of most important ancient sites in the Mediterranean. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Delos. Greece. View of a headless marble sculpture of a female figure and the restored Temple of Isis at the Sanctuary of the Egyptian Gods. The temple with two Doric columns in antis dates from the 2nd century BC. Sacred Delos is the birthplace of the Greek God Apollo and his twin sister the Greek Goddess Artemis and one of most important ancient sites in the Mediterranean. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Delos. Greece. The restored Doric Temple of Isis at the Sanctuary of the Egyptian Gods. The temple with two columns in antis dates from the 2nd century BC. Sacred Delos is the birthplace of the Greek God Apollo and his twin sister the Greek Goddess Artemis and one of most important ancient sites in the Mediterranean. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Delos . Greece.  General view of the archaeological site of Delos from the South East. Sacred Delos is the birthplace of the Greek God Apollo and his twin sister the Greek Goddess Artemis and one of most important ancient sites in the Mediterranean. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Delos . Greece.  Pillar supporting an oversized phallus, symbol of Dionysus worship. This is found at the small temple dedicated to Dionysus, the Stoivadeion, which is a rectangular exedra. Adorning the front is the phallic bird, symbol of the body's immortality and relief scenes from the Dionysian circle are found on the side.  Sacred Delos is the birthplace of the Greek God Apollo and his twin sister the Greek Goddess Artemis and one of most important ancient sites in the Mediterranean. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Delos . Greece.  Partial view of the Garchaeological site of Delos from the South East. To the right is the lone Palm tree of the sacred lake where Leto gave birth to Greek God Apollo and his twin sister the Greek Goddess Artemis. In the background are the four re-erected marble columns belonging to the complex of the Foundation of the Poseidoniasts of Berytos (Beirut).
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  • Room of the Leonidaion, a large rectangular hostel for officials built around 330 BC. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece.  It was established by a Leonidas, the Naxian and consisted of an Ionic exterior of 138 columns, with a central peristyle court with 44 Doric columns.  The Romans added a decorative open air swimming pool in the central court when the building served as a house for Roman officers. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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