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  • The Peristyle House courtyard, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.
    Turkey_Metropolis_076.jpg
  • Hellenistic fortifications walls of the Acropolis, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.
    Turkey_Metropolis_049.jpg
  • Ornate marble cylindrical statue base or pedestal with relief carvings, Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_038.jpg
  • Cavea retaining wall of the Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_041.jpg
  • The Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.  The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_002.jpg
  • Hellenistic fortifications walls of the Acropolis, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.
    Turkey_Metropolis_047.jpg
  • The Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.  The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_017.jpg
  • The Bouleuterion ruins and the Byzantine Fortress which inexplicably was built on top of dividing it in half, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion – city council house dates from the middle of the 2nd century BC and was roofed building and had the capacity to seat 400 senators (bouletes). In the 13th century AD, the Byzantine wall was built dividing the bouleuterion in half.
    Turkey_Metropolis_062.jpg
  • 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
  • Proedria - throne like seats of honour and ornate marble cylindrical statue bases or pedestals with relief carvings, Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_031.jpg
  • Paved geometric mosaics surround the Palestra, Roman Imperial Bath and Palaestra complex, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The complex square is surrounded with colonnaded porticoes with geometric mosaics.
    Turkey_Metropolis_080.jpg
  • 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
  • Ruins of the Acropolis which includes fragments of the 1st century BC Temple dedicated to Ares, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.
    Turkey_Metropolis_058.jpg
  • The Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.  The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_019.jpg
  • The Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.  The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_010.jpg
  • Section of the entablature of the Palestra portico with Greek inscriptions, Roman Imperial Bath and Palaestra complex, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The complex square is surrounded with colonnaded porticoes with geometric mosaics.
    Turkey_Metropolis_081.jpg
  • Paved geometric mosaics surround the Palestra, Roman Imperial Bath and Palaestra complex, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The complex square is surrounded with colonnaded porticoes with geometric mosaics.
    Turkey_Metropolis_079.jpg
  • Ornate carved lion-foot support bracket of the Bouleuterion seatings, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion ruins and the Byzantine Fortress which inexplicably was built on top of dividing it in half, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion – city council house dates from the middle of the 2nd century BC and was roofed building and had the capacity to seat 400 senators (bouletes). In the 13th century AD, the Byzantine Fortress wall was built dividing the bouleuterion in half.
    Turkey_Metropolis_065.jpg
  • One of the three stairways of the Bouleuterion, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion ruins and the Byzantine Fortress which inexplicably was built on top of dividing it in half, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion – city council house dates from the middle of the 2nd century BC and was roofed building and had the capacity to seat 400 senators (bouletes). In the 13th century AD, the Byzantine Fortress wall was built dividing the bouleuterion in half.
    Turkey_Metropolis_064.jpg
  • Hellenistic fortifications walls of the Acropolis, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.
    Turkey_Metropolis_053.jpg
  • Hellenistic fortifications walls of the Acropolis, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.
    Turkey_Metropolis_048.jpg
  • Mosaic Hall with a large mosaic pavement dating from the Roman period, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The mosaic features Dionysus and his wife Ariadne surrounded by various mythological figures. Due to its proximity to the theatre it is believed the building was used as reception hall for public gatherings when plays were features at the theatre.
    Turkey_Metropolis_044.jpg
  • Cavea retaining wall of the Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_042.jpg
  • Proedria - throne like seats of honour and ornate marble cylindrical statue bases or pedestals with relief carvings, Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_030.jpg
  • The Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.  The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_016.jpg
  • Ruins of the Acropolis which includes fragments of the 1st century BC Temple dedicated to Ares, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.
    Turkey_Metropolis_059.jpg
  • Mosaic Hall with a large mosaic pavement dating from the Roman period, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The mosaic features Dionysus and his wife Ariadne surrounded by various mythological figures. Due to its proximity to the theatre it is believed the building was used as reception hall for public gatherings when plays were features at the theatre.
    Turkey_Metropolis_045.jpg
  • Proedria - throne like seat of honour, Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_034.jpg
  • The Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.  The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_018.jpg
  • The Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.  The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_013.jpg
  • The Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.  The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_012.jpg
  • View from the Acropolis of the lower city and the valley plain, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.
    Turkey_Metropolis_007.jpg
  • Ornate marble cylindrical statue bases or pedestals with relief carvings, Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_004.jpg
  • Orchestra of the Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.  The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_028.jpg
  • The Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.  The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_001.jpg
  • Statue pedestal with Greek inscriptions at the Palestra, Roman Imperial Bath and Palaestra complex, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Palestra square is surrounded with colonnaded porticoes and geometric mosaics.
    Turkey_Metropolis_084.jpg
  • Section of the entablature of the Palestra portico with Greek inscriptions, Roman Imperial Bath and Palaestra complex, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The complex square is surrounded with colonnaded porticoes with geometric mosaics.
    Turkey_Metropolis_082.jpg
  • The Roman Imperial Bath and Palaestra with the fortress walls of the Acropolis above, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The complex square is surrounded with colonnaded porticoes with geometric mosaics.
    Turkey_Metropolis_078.jpg
  • The Bouleuterion ruins and the Byzantine Fortress which inexplicably was built on top of dividing it in half, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion – city council house dates from the middle of the 2nd century BC and was roofed building and had the capacity to seat 400 senators (bouletes). In the 13th century AD, the Byzantine wall was built dividing the bouleuterion in half.
    Turkey_Metropolis_074.jpg
  • Section of the Bouleuterion horse shoe shaped seating with ornate carved lion-foot support brackets, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion ruins and the Byzantine Fortress which inexplicably was built on top of dividing it in half, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion – city council house dates from the middle of the 2nd century BC and was roofed building and had the capacity to seat 400 senators (bouletes). In the 13th century AD, the Byzantine Fortress wall was built dividing the bouleuterion in half.
    Turkey_Metropolis_063.jpg
  • The Bouleuterion ruins and the Byzantine Fortress which inexplicably was built on top of dividing it in half, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion – city council house dates from the middle of the 2nd century BC and was roofed building and had the capacity to seat 400 senators (bouletes). In the 13th century AD, the Byzantine wall was built dividing the bouleuterion in half.
    Turkey_Metropolis_061.jpg
  • View from the Acropolis of the lower city and the valley plain, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.
    Turkey_Metropolis_060.jpg
  • Ruins of the Acropolis which includes fragments of the 1st century BC Temple dedicated to Ares, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.
    Turkey_Metropolis_056.jpg
  • Hellenistic fortifications walls of the Acropolis, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.
    Turkey_Metropolis_055.jpg
  • Mosaic Hall with a large mosaic pavement dating from the Roman period, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The mosaic features Dionysus and his wife Ariadne surrounded by various mythological figures. Due to its proximity to the theatre it is believed the building was used as reception hall for public gatherings when plays were features at the theatre.
    Turkey_Metropolis_046.jpg
  • Proedria - throne like seat of honour, Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_035.jpg
  • The Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.  The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_015.jpg
  • The Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.  The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_011.jpg
  • Section of the Bouleuterion horse shoe shaped seating with ornate carved lion-foot support brackets and stairway, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion ruins and the Byzantine Fortress which inexplicably was built on top of dividing it in half, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion – city council house dates from the middle of the 2nd century BC and was roofed building and had the capacity to seat 400 senators (bouletes). In the 13th century AD, the Byzantine Fortress wall was built dividing the bouleuterion in half.
    Turkey_Metropolis_008.jpg
  • Detail of a figure at the Mosaic Hall which has a large mosaic pavement dating from the Roman period, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The mosaic features Dionysus and his wife Ariadne surrounded by various mythological figures. Due to its proximity to the theatre it is believed the building was used as reception hall for public gatherings when plays were features at the theatre.
    Turkey_Metropolis_005.jpg
  • Site entrance statue group of two girls, which is a copy dating from the late Hellenistic period 2nd – 1st century BC, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The original is in the Izmir Archaeological Museum.
    Turkey_Metropolis_086.jpg
  • The Peristyle House courtyard, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.
    Turkey_Metropolis_075.jpg
  • Stone seats with carved lion-foot support brackets, Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_037.jpg
  • Proedria - throne like seats of honour and ornate marble cylindrical statue bases or pedestals with relief carvings, Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_032.jpg
  • Upper unrestored level of the Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.  The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_026.jpg
  • Ornate section of the entablature of the Palestra portico Roman Imperial Bath and Palaestra complex, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The square is surrounded with colonnaded porticoes with geometric mosaics.
    Turkey_Metropolis_083.jpg
  • Section of the Bouleuterion horse shoe shaped seating with ornate carved lion-foot support brackets and stairway, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion ruins and the Byzantine Fortress which inexplicably was built on top of dividing it in half, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion – city council house dates from the middle of the 2nd century BC and was roofed building and had the capacity to seat 400 senators (bouletes). In the 13th century AD, the Byzantine Fortress wall was built dividing the bouleuterion in half.
    Turkey_Metropolis_068.jpg
  • Section of the Bouleuterion horse shoe shaped seating with ornate carved lion-foot support brackets and stairway, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion ruins and the Byzantine Fortress which inexplicably was built on top of dividing it in half, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion – city council house dates from the middle of the 2nd century BC and was roofed building and had the capacity to seat 400 senators (bouletes). In the 13th century AD, the Byzantine Fortress wall was built dividing the bouleuterion in half.
    Turkey_Metropolis_067.jpg
  • Hellenistic fortifications walls of the Acropolis, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.
    Turkey_Metropolis_052.jpg
  • The Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.  The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_022.jpg
  • The Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.  The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_021.jpg
  • Site entrance statue group of two girls, which is a copy dating from the late Hellenistic period 2nd – 1st century BC, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The original is in the Izmir Archaeological Museum.
    Turkey_Metropolis_009.jpg
  • Hellenistic fortifications walls of the Acropolis, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.
    Turkey_Metropolis_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
  • Ruins of the Acropolis which includes fragments of the 1st century BC Temple dedicated to Ares, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.
    Turkey_Metropolis_057.jpg
  • Hellenistic fortifications walls of the Acropolis, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.
    Turkey_Metropolis_051.jpg
  • The Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.  The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_024.jpg
  • Hellenistic fortifications walls of the Acropolis, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.
    Turkey_Metropolis_054.jpg
  • Hellenistic fortifications walls of the Acropolis, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.
    Turkey_Metropolis_050.jpg
  • Mosaic Hall with a large mosaic pavement dating from the Roman period, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The mosaic features Dionysus and his wife Ariadne surrounded by various mythological figures. Due to its proximity to the theatre it is believed the building was used as reception hall for public gatherings when plays were features at the theatre.
    Turkey_Metropolis_043.jpg
  • Ornate marble cylindrical statue base or pedestal with relief carvings, Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_040.jpg
  • Orchestra of the Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.  The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_027.jpg
  • The Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.  The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_020.jpg
  • View towards the fortress walls of the Acropolis, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.
    Turkey_Metropolis_077.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_072.jpg
  • Section of the Bouleuterion horse shoe shaped seating with ornate carved lion-foot support brackets and stairway, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion ruins and the Byzantine Fortress which inexplicably was built on top of dividing it in half, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion – city council house dates from the middle of the 2nd century BC and was roofed building and had the capacity to seat 400 senators (bouletes). In the 13th century AD, the Byzantine Fortress wall was built dividing the bouleuterion in half.
    Turkey_Metropolis_070.jpg
  • Proedria - throne like seat of honour, Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_033.jpg
  • The Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.  The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_025.jpg
  • Proedria - throne like seats of honour and ornate marble cylindrical statue bases or pedestals with relief carvings, Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_003.jpg
  • The Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.  The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_023.jpg
  • Site entrance statue group of two girls, which is a copy dating from the late Hellenistic period 2nd – 1st century BC, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The original is in the Izmir Archaeological Museum.
    Turkey_Metropolis_085.jpg
  • Ornate marble cylindrical statue base or pedestal with relief carvings, Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_039.jpg
  • Proedria - throne like seat of honour, Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_036.jpg
  • The Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.  The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_029.jpg
  • The Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.  The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
    Turkey_Metropolis_014.jpg