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  • Ornate marble ruin from the Peribolos of Apollo, a marble peristyle adjacent Lechaion road. Ancient Corinth. Peloponnese. Greece.
    Greece_Ancient_Corinth_035.tif
  • Ornate marble ruin from the Peribolos of Apollo, a marble peristyle adjacent Lechaion road. Ancient Corinth. Peloponnese. Greece.
    Greece_Ancient_Corinth_034.tif
  • Ornate marble ruin from the Peribolos of Apollo, a marble peristyle adjacent Lechaion road. Ancient Corinth. Peloponnese. Greece.
    Greece_Ancient_Corinth_033.tif
  • Ruins of a three aisled Early Christian Basilica built over the ruins of the workshop of Pheidias. Ancient Olympia, Greece. The basilica dates from around 451 AD. The workshop of the great Greek sculptor Pheidias was built with same dimensions as the cella of the Temple of Zeus and was where the great sculptor created the colossal 12 metre high chryselephantine statue of Zeus. Excavation in the 1950’s revealed objects belonging to Pheidias, including tools and clay moulds for the statue and a cup bearing his name on the base. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_117.tif
  • Ruins of a three aisled Early Christian Basilica built over the ruins of the workshop of Pheidias. Ancient Olympia, Greece. The basilica dates from around 451 AD. The workshop of the great Greek sculptor Pheidias was built with same dimensions as the cella of the Temple of Zeus and was where the great sculptor created the colossal 12 metre high chryselephantine statue of Zeus. Excavation in the 1950’s revealed objects belonging to Pheidias, including tools and clay moulds for the statue and a cup bearing his name on the base. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_118.tif
  • Ruins of a three aisled Early Christian Basilica built over the ruins of the workshop of Pheidias. Ancient Olympia, Greece. The basilica dates from around 451 AD. The workshop of the great Greek sculptor Pheidias was built with same dimensions as the cella of the Temple of Zeus and was where the great sculptor created the colossal 12 metre high chryselephantine statue of Zeus. Excavation in the 1950’s revealed objects belonging to Pheidias, including tools and clay moulds for the statue and a cup bearing his name on the base. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_010.tif
  • The Gymnasium - Palestra dated to the Hellenistic and Roman Periods. at the ancient city of Sikyon. Peloponnese. Greece. Located in the southwestern part of the Agora, the monumental complex spread over 2 levels, connected by three staircases. In the background on the right are the ruins of the Bouleuterion and then Stoa. To the upper left are the Temple ruins.
    Greece_Ancient_Sicyon_022.tif
  • 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.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_070.tif
  • Sparta. Peloponnese. Greece. View of the stage ruins and part view of the cavea of the ancient theatre of Sparta. Located on the southern slope of the Acropolis of Ancient Sparta, its construction dates to the transition from the late Hellenistic period to the early Roman one and probably to 30-20 BC, while some elements date back to the end of the 4th century AD. It was one of the largest in Ancient Greece seating approx. 17,000 spectators.
    Greece_Sparta_005.tif
  • Sparta. Peloponnese. Greece. View of the stage ruins and part view of the cavea of the ancient theatre of Sparta. Located on the southern slope of the Acropolis of Ancient Sparta, its construction dates to the transition from the late Hellenistic period to the early Roman one and probably to 30-20 BC, while some elements date back to the end of the 4th century AD. It was one of the largest in Ancient Greece seating approx. 17,000 spectators.
    Greece_Sparta_004.tif
  • Ruins of a Tholos shaped building in the lower city south central area, perhaps part of a sanctuary or heroon. Ancient Stymphalos. Stymphalia. Peloponnese. Greece.
    Greece_Lake_Stymphalia_088.tif
  • Ruins of a Tholos shaped building in the lower city south central area, perhaps part of a sanctuary or heroon. Ancient Stymphalos. Stymphalia. Peloponnese. Greece.
    Greece_Lake_Stymphalia_081.tif
  • Ruins of the Hellenistic ashlar residence, which consists of five rooms arranged around a large courtyard. Stymphalia. Peloponnese. Greece.
    Greece_Lake_Stymphalia_032.tif
  • Ruins or foundations of buildings beside the Royal Palace colonnaded court. Tiryns. Peloponnese. Greece. Possibly the port of Mycenae, Tiryns is one the greatest cities of the ancient Mycenaean civilization and is considered a masterpiece of ancient military architecture. Tiryns is a Unesco World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Tiryns_032.tif
  • The Exedra of Epigone ruins, near the Agora north entrance, Mantineia, Arcadia, Peloponnese, Greece. The semicircular construction was two story building divided into several rooms and richly decorated with statues. It was transformed into a burial ground for Christians during lat antiquity. The mythical founder of the city was Manitineas, the grandson of the ancestor of the Arcadians, Pelasgos.
    Greece_Mantineia_Ancient_046.tif
  • Ruins of the rectangular Bouleuterion, the meeting place for the council (boule) of the city. Mantineia, Arcadia, Peloponnese, Greece. The building is located along the southern long side of the Agora and was constructed in the 4th century BC.  The building consists of two one-aisled stoas sharing a common back wall. The mythical founder of the city was Manitineas, the grandson of the ancestor of the Arcadians, Pelasgos.
    Greece_Mantineia_Ancient_028.tif
  • 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.
    Turkey_Claros_046.jpg
  • 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.
    Turkey_Claros_045.jpg
  • Partly inhabited village of Eskihisar which lays amongst the ruins of ancient Stratonikeia, Turkey.
    Turkey_Stratonikeia_131.jpg
  • 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.
    Turkey_Stratonikeia_049.jpg
  • 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.
    Turkey_Teos_028.jpg
  • Excavated ruins of the trade Agora, Magnesia on the Meander, Tekin, Ionia, Turkey.
    Turkey_Magnesia_076.jpg
  • Ruins of the Asklepion baths, a sanctuary of the Greek God of healing Asclepius at Ancient Gortys, Arcadia, Peloponnese, Greece. The archaeological site of Ancient Gortys is sited beside the River Lousios, at an altitude of 350 metres, near the village of Atsilochos, in mountainous Arcadia.
    Greece_Ancient_Gortys_033.jpg
  • Ruins of the Asklepion, a sanctuary of the Greek God of healing Asclepius at Ancient Gortys, Arcadia, Peloponnese, Greece. The archaeological site of Ancient Gortys is sited beside the River Lousios, at an altitude of 350 metres, near the village of Atsilochos, in mountainous Arcadia.
    Greece_Ancient_Gortys_001.jpg
  • Part view of the ruins of the colonnade of the 4th century BC South Portico. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The Portico formed the southern boundary of the Sanctuary with the façade facing towards the river Alpheios. It consisted of an interior Doric colonnade and an outer Corinthian one. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_107.tif
  • Ancient Greek inscription amongst the ruins of the Temple of Zeus. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_094.tif
  • Toppled ruins and the lone standing Doric column of the 5th century BC Temple of Zeus. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The Temple’s massive columns lay toppled in the ground, unmoved since being destroyed by massive earthquake in the 6th century AD. The Temple of Zeus once housed the 12 metre high golden statue of Zeus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_095.tif
  • Ancient Greek inscription amongst the ruins of the Temple of Zeus. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_093.tif
  • Toppled ruins and the lone standing Doric column of the 5th century BC Temple of Zeus. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The Temple’s massive columns lay toppled in the ground, unmoved since being destroyed by massive earthquake in the 6th century AD. The Temple of Zeus once housed the 12 metre high golden statue of Zeus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_083.tif
  • View of a lone Doric column amongst the ruins of the great 5th century BC Temple of Zeus. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The Temple’s massive columns lay toppled in the ground, unmoved since being destroyed by massive earthquake in the 6th century AD. The Temple of Zeus once housed the 12 metre high golden statue of Zeus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_080.tif
  • Toppled ruins and the lone standing Doric column of the 5th century BC Temple of Zeus. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The Temple’s massive columns lay toppled in the ground, unmoved since being destroyed by massive earthquake in the 6th century AD. The Temple of Zeus once housed the 12 metre high golden statue of Zeus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_078.tif
  • 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.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_071.tif
  • Ruins of 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.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_040.tif
  • Sparta. Peloponnese. Greece. View of the ruins and scant remains of the acropolis of ancient Sparta.
    Greece_Sparta_012.tif
  • Sparta. Peloponnese. Greece. View of the ruins and scant remains of the acropolis of ancient Sparta.
    Greece_Sparta_010.tif
  • Ruins of the Cistercian Abbey or Monastery of Zaraka, dating from 1225 AD, Stymphalia, Peloponnese, Greece.
    Greece_Lake_Stymphalia_095.tif
  • Ruins of the Cistercian Abbey or Monastery of Zaraka, dating from 1225 AD, Stymphalia, Peloponnese, Greece.
    Greece_Lake_Stymphalia_094.tif
  • Ruins of a Tholos shaped building in the lower city south central area, perhaps part of a sanctuary or heroon. Ancient Stymphalos. Stymphalia. Peloponnese. Greece.
    Greece_Lake_Stymphalia_086.tif
  • Ruins of a Tholos shaped building in the lower city south central area, perhaps part of a sanctuary or heroon. Ancient Stymphalos. Stymphalia. Peloponnese. Greece.
    Greece_Lake_Stymphalia_085.tif
  • Ruins of a Tholos shaped building in the lower city south central area, perhaps part of a sanctuary or heroon. Ancient Stymphalos. Stymphalia. Peloponnese. Greece.
    Greece_Lake_Stymphalia_083.tif
  • Ruins of the Hellenistic ashlar residence, which consists of five rooms arranged around a large courtyard. Stymphalia. Peloponnese. Greece.
    Greece_Lake_Stymphalia_030.tif
  • Ruins of the Roman Villa on left and Hellenistic ashlar residence on right. Stymphalia. Peloponnese. Greece. The Roman Villa was a complex of eleven rooms arranged around a paved courtyard with a well. The Hellenistic ashlar residence consists of five rooms arranged around a large courtyard. Stymphalia. Peloponnese. Greece.
    Greece_Lake_Stymphalia_029.tif
  • Ruins of a Roman Villa, a complex of eleven rooms arranged around a paved courtyard with a  well. Stymphalia. Peloponnese. Greece.
    Greece_Lake_Stymphalia_028.tif
  • Ruins of a Roman Villa, a complex of eleven rooms arranged around a paved courtyard with a  well. Stymphalia. Peloponnese. Greece.
    Greece_Lake_Stymphalia_026.tif
  • Ruins of a Roman Villa, a complex of eleven rooms arranged around a paved courtyard with a  well. Stymphalia. Peloponnese. Greece.
    Greece_Lake_Stymphalia_025.tif
  • Ruins or foundations of a building or structure on the lower part of the Acropolis and fortress. Tiryns. Peloponnese. Greece. Possibly the port of Mycenae, Tiryns is one the greatest cities of the ancient Mycenaean civilization and is considered a masterpiece of ancient military architecture. Tiryns is a Unesco World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Tiryns_051.tif
  • The ruins of a Temple in the Agora at the ancient city of Sikyon. Peloponnese. Greece. The Temple and had 3 different building periods, from the Archaic to the Hellenistic. It was turned into a Basilica during the early-Christian period around the 5th century AD. The Hellenistic version was possibly dedicated to Apollo and was in Doric architectural style.
    Greece_Ancient_Sicyon_020.tif
  • The ruins of a Temple in the Agora at the ancient city of Sikyon. Peloponnese. Greece. The Temple and had 3 different building periods, from the Archaic to the Hellenistic. It was turned into a Basilica during the early-Christian period around the 5th century AD. The Hellenistic version was possibly dedicated to Apollo and was in Doric architectural style.
    Greece_Ancient_Sicyon_018.tif
  • The ruins of a Temple in the Agora at the ancient city of Sikyon. Peloponnese. Greece. The Temple and had 3 different building periods, from the Archaic to the Hellenistic. It was turned into a Basilica during the early-Christian period around the 5th century AD. The Hellenistic version was possibly dedicated to Apollo and was in Doric architectural style.
    Greece_Ancient_Sicyon_019.tif
  • Ruins in the ancient lower city (now modern city) of a Doric peripteral temple from the 6th century B.C. Orchomenos, Arcadia, Peloponnese, Greece. The temple is believed to be one of the two mentioned by Pausanias in his travels and which were dedicated separately to Poseidon and Aphrodite.
    Greece_Peloponnese_Orchomenos_069.tif
  • Ruins in the ancient lower city (now modern city) of a Doric peripteral temple from the 6th century B.C. Orchomenos, Arcadia, Peloponnese, Greece. The temple is believed to be one of the two mentioned by Pausanias in his travels and which were dedicated separately to Poseidon and Aphrodite.
    Greece_Peloponnese_Orchomenos_067.tif
  • Ruins in the ancient lower city (now modern city) of a Doric peripteral temple from the 6th century B.C. Orchomenos, Arcadia, Peloponnese, Greece. The temple is believed to be one of the two mentioned by Pausanias in his travels and which were dedicated separately to Poseidon and Aphrodite.
    Greece_Peloponnese_Orchomenos_063.tif
  • Ruins in the ancient lower city (now modern city) of a Doric peripteral temple from the 6th century B.C. Orchomenos, Arcadia, Peloponnese, Greece. The temple is believed to be one of the two mentioned by Pausanias in his travels and which were dedicated separately to Poseidon and Aphrodite.
    Greece_Peloponnese_Orchomenos_062.tif
  • Ruins of the Proscenion and Skene of the Ancient Greek theatre of Orchomenos, Arcadia, central Peloponnese, Greece. Founded on the slope of the Acropolis at altitude of 800 metres, the theatre which dates from around the 4th-3rd century BC consisted of 40 rows of seats and had the capacity for 4000 spectators.  It has a semi-circular orchestra which contains a cylindrical altar in situ and two marble thrones. The first row consists of the official seats (proedria) which is one long section of white marble with a single back and arms rests at either side.
    Greece_Peloponnese_Orchomenos_030.tif
  • The ruins of the 4th century BC Temple of Athena Alea, Tegea, Peloponnese, Greece. Located in the ancient Arcadian city of Tegea, the all marble peripteral hexastyle Doric temple was the work of the Skopas of Paros, (Scopas the Parian) one of the great architects and sculptors of antiquity.
    Greece_Tegea_012.tif
  • The ruins of the 4th century BC Temple of Athena Alea, Tegea, Peloponnese, Greece. Located in the ancient Arcadian city of Tegea, the all marble peripteral hexastyle Doric temple was the work of the Skopas of Paros, (Scopas the Parian) one of the great architects and sculptors of antiquity.
    Greece_Tegea_005.tif
  • The ruins of the 4th century BC Temple of Athena Alea, Tegea, Peloponnese, Greece. Located in the ancient Arcadian city of Tegea, the all marble peripteral hexastyle Doric temple was the work of the Skopas of Paros, (Scopas the Parian) one of the great architects and sculptors of antiquity.
    Greece_Tegea_001.tif
  • The Exedra of Epigone ruins, near the Agora north entrance, Mantineia, Arcadia, Peloponnese, Greece. The semicircular construction was two story building divided into several rooms and richly decorated with statues. It was transformed into a burial ground for Christians during lat antiquity. The mythical founder of the city was Manitineas, the grandson of the ancestor of the Arcadians, Pelasgos.
    Greece_Mantineia_Ancient_045.tif
  • Public Baths complex ruins, south east corner of the Agora, Mantineia, Arcadia, Peloponnese, Greece. The baths were constructed in the 2nd century AD and remained in use until the late Roman Period. The mythical founder of the city was Manitineas, the grandson of the ancestor of the Arcadians, Pelasgos.
    Greece_Mantineia_Ancient_040.tif
  • Ruins of the rectangular Bouleuterion, the meeting place for the council (boule) of the city. Mantineia, Arcadia, Peloponnese, Greece. The building is located along the southern long side of the Agora and was constructed in the 4th century BC.  The building consists of two one-aisled stoas sharing a common back wall. The mythical founder of the city was Manitineas, the grandson of the ancestor of the Arcadians, Pelasgos.
    Greece_Mantineia_Ancient_029.tif
  • Ruins of the rectangular Bouleuterion, the meeting place for the council (boule) of the city. Mantineia, Arcadia, Peloponnese, Greece. The building is located along the southern long side of the Agora and was constructed in the 4th century BC.  The building consists of two one-aisled stoas sharing a common back wall. The mythical founder of the city was Manitineas, the grandson of the ancestor of the Arcadians, Pelasgos.
    Greece_Mantineia_Ancient_026.tif
  • Ruins of the theatre of the Agora which dates to the 4th century BC and could seat 80 persons. Argos, Peloponnese, Greece. It is in the northern part of the Agora was used for public meetings and rites.
    Greece_Argos_Agora_002.tif
  • View over the northwest stoa and forum ruins. The limestone mountain of Acrocorinth is in the background. Ancient Corinth, Peloponnese, Greece.
    Greece_Ancient_Corinth_038.tif
  • 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.
    Turkey_Claros_048.jpg
  • Ruins of the 3rd century BC Temple of Artemis at the ancient Greek sanctuary of Apollo of Claros, Izmir province, Turkey.
    Turkey_Claros_040.jpg
  • Partly inhabited village of Eskihisar which lays amongst the ruins of ancient Stratonikeia, Turkey.
    Turkey_Stratonikeia_122.jpg
  • Partly inhabited village of Eskihisar which lays amongst the ruins of ancient Stratonikeia, Turkey.
    Turkey_Stratonikeia_121.jpg
  • Partly inhabited village of Eskihisar which lays amongst the ruins of ancient Stratonikeia, Turkey.
    Turkey_Stratonikeia_117.jpg
  • 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.
    Turkey_Stratonikeia_048.jpg
  • Ruins in the area of the Palestra and Roman Baths, ancient Stratonicea, Eskihisar, Turkey.
    Turkey_Stratonikeia_029.jpg
  • Partly inhabited village of Eskihisar which lays amongst the ruins of ancient Stratonikeia, Turkey.
    Turkey_Stratonikeia_006.jpg
  • Ornate carved lion-foot support bracket of the Bouleuterion seatings, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion ruins and the Byzantine Fortress which inexplicably was built on top of dividing it in half, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion – city council house dates from the middle of the 2nd century BC and was roofed building and had the capacity to seat 400 senators (bouletes). In the 13th century AD, the Byzantine Fortress wall was built dividing the bouleuterion in half.
    Turkey_Metropolis_073.jpg
  • Section of the Bouleuterion horse shoe shaped seating with ornate carved lion-foot support brackets and stairway, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion ruins and the Byzantine Fortress which inexplicably was built on top of dividing it in half, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion – city council house dates from the middle of the 2nd century BC and was roofed building and had the capacity to seat 400 senators (bouletes). In the 13th century AD, the Byzantine Fortress wall was built dividing the bouleuterion in half.
    Turkey_Metropolis_071.jpg
  • Section of the Bouleuterion horse shoe shaped seating with ornate carved lion-foot support brackets and stairway, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion ruins and the Byzantine Fortress which inexplicably was built on top of dividing it in half, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion – city council house dates from the middle of the 2nd century BC and was roofed building and had the capacity to seat 400 senators (bouletes). In the 13th century AD, the Byzantine Fortress wall was built dividing the bouleuterion in half.
    Turkey_Metropolis_069.jpg
  • Section of the Bouleuterion horse shoe shaped seating with ornate carved lion-foot support brackets and stairway, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion ruins and the Byzantine Fortress which inexplicably was built on top of dividing it in half, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion – city council house dates from the middle of the 2nd century BC and was roofed building and had the capacity to seat 400 senators (bouletes). In the 13th century AD, the Byzantine Fortress wall was built dividing the bouleuterion in half.
    Turkey_Metropolis_066.jpg
  • Ornate carved lion-foot support bracket of the Bouleuterion seatings, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion ruins and the Byzantine Fortress which inexplicably was built on top of dividing it in half, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion – city council house dates from the middle of the 2nd century BC and was roofed building and had the capacity to seat 400 senators (bouletes). In the 13th century AD, the Byzantine Fortress wall was built dividing the bouleuterion in half.
    Turkey_Metropolis_065.jpg
  • Ruins of the Acropolis which includes fragments of the 1st century BC Temple dedicated to Ares, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.
    Turkey_Metropolis_057.jpg
  • 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.
    Turkey_Teos_032.jpg
  • 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.
    Turkey_Teos_030.jpg
  • Ruins of the 2nd century gymnasium-baths complex, Magnesia on the Meander, Tekin, Ionia, Turkey.
    Turkey_Magnesia_098.jpg
  • Excavated ruins of the trade Agora, Magnesia on the Meander, Tekin, Ionia, Turkey.
    Turkey_Magnesia_078.jpg
  • Ruins of the Hellenistic Temple of Artemis Leucopryne built in the second century BC, Magnesia on the Meander, Tekin, Ionia, Turkey. The temple was built on the foundations of an earlier Archaic 6th century BC temple and its architect was the famous Hermogenes of Priene (late 3rd - early 2nd century BC).  The Temple is pseudo dipteral type in Ionic order with 15 columns x 8 columns and standing on a large platform measuring 41 x 67 metres. Its frieze was 175 metres long and represented the Amazonomachy. It is one of the largest and most beautiful Temples built.
    Turkey_Magnesia_040.jpg
  • Ruins of the Hellenistic Temple of Artemis Leucopryne built in the second century BC, Magnesia on the Meander, Tekin, Ionia, Turkey. The temple was built on the foundations of an earlier Archaic 6th century BC temple and its architect was the famous Hermogenes of Priene (late 3rd - early 2nd century BC).  The Temple is pseudo dipteral type in Ionic order with 15 columns x 8 columns and standing on a large platform measuring 41 x 67 metres. Its frieze was 175 metres long and represented the Amazonomachy. It is one of the largest and most beautiful Temples built.
    Turkey_Magnesia_036.jpg
  • Ruins of the Hellenistic Temple of Artemis Leucopryne built in the second century BC, Magnesia on the Meander, Tekin, Ionia, Turkey. The temple was built on the foundations of an earlier Archaic 6th century BC temple and its architect was the famous Hermogenes of Priene (late 3rd - early 2nd century BC).  The Temple is pseudo dipteral type in Ionic order with 15 columns x 8 columns and standing on a large platform measuring 41 x 67 metres. Its frieze was 175 metres long and represented the Amazonomachy. It is one of the largest and most beautiful Temples built.
    Turkey_Magnesia_033.jpg
  • Ruins of the Hellenistic Temple of Artemis Leucopryne built in the second century BC, Magnesia on the Meander, Tekin, Ionia, Turkey. The temple was built on the foundations of an earlier Archaic 6th century BC temple and its architect was the famous Hermogenes of Priene (late 3rd - early 2nd century BC).  The Temple is pseudo dipteral type in Ionic order with 15 columns x 8 columns and standing on a large platform measuring 41 x 67 metres. Its frieze was 175 metres long and represented the Amazonomachy. It is one of the largest and most beautiful Temples built.
    Turkey_Magnesia_030.jpg
  • Ruins of the second century AD Market Basilica, Magnesia on the Meander, Tekin, Ionia, Turkey. The building features a nave, apse and aisles and became a church in the Byzantine era.
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  • Ruins of South East residential area beside the theatre, ancient Greek city of Iasos, Turkey.
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  • Ruins of the 4th century BC East Stoa which consisted of a 44.5-metre-long portico of marble Doric columns, Labraunda, Turkey. The columns were 4 metres in heights and behind the column facade were 6 square rooms that were furnished with couches for ritual meals during the feasts.
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  • Ruins of the 4th century BC East Stoa which consisted of a 44.5-metre-long portico of marble Doric columns, Labraunda, Turkey. The columns were 4 metres in heights and behind the column facade were 6 square rooms that were furnished with couches for ritual meals during the feasts.
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  • Greek inscribed marble blocks amongst ruins of the sanctuary of Labraunda, Turkey.
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  • Ruins of the Roman era Andron C, which was used for sacred ceremonies, Labraunda, Turkey.
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  • Ruins of the Roman era Andron C, which was used for sacred ceremonies, Labraunda, Turkey.
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  • Ruins of the Roman housing area, ancient city of Tralleis, Adyin, Anatolia, Turkey.
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  • Panoramic view ancient ruins and of massive boulders that dot the landscape around ancient Alinda, Caria, Anatolia, Turkey.
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  • Ruins of ancient structures adjacent to the Agora, ancient city of Alinda, Caria, Anatolia, Turkey.
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  • Ruins of the Roman period central Baths, Alabanda, ancient city of Caria, Anatolia, Turkey. The city was also known as Antiochia of the Chrysaorians and is located near Doganyurt, Cine, Aydın Province, southwestern Turkey.
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  • Ruins of the Roman period central Baths, Alabanda, ancient city of Caria, Anatolia, Turkey. The city was also known as Antiochia of the Chrysaorians and is located near Doganyurt, Cine, Aydın Province, southwestern Turkey.
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  • Ruins of the Hellenistic Ionic Temple of Apollo Isotimus, Alabanda, ancient city of Caria, Anatolia, Turkey. The temple was of peripteral plan (8 x 13 columns) and measured 35 x 22 metres. The frieze portrayed a battle of Greeks and Amazons (Amazonomachy). The city was also known as Antiochia of the Chrysaorians and is located near Doganyurt, Cine, Aydın Province, southwestern Turkey.
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  • Ruins of the Asklepion baths, a sanctuary of the Greek God of healing Asclepius at Ancient Gortys, Arcadia, Peloponnese, Greece. The archaeological site of Ancient Gortys is sited beside the River Lousios, at an altitude of 350 metres, near the village of Atsilochos, in mountainous Arcadia.
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  • Ruins of the Asklepion baths, a sanctuary of the Greek God of healing Asclepius at Ancient Gortys, Arcadia, Peloponnese, Greece. The archaeological site of Ancient Gortys is sited beside the River Lousios, at an altitude of 350 metres, near the village of Atsilochos, in mountainous Arcadia.
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