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  • Myre. Turkey. The anceinet theatre cavea with a seating capacity of 11,000 – 13,000 spectators. Myra. Turkey. The theatre was severely damaged during an earthquake in AD141 and was restored shortly afterwards. It was then modified later so it could be used as an arena for gladiatorial games.
    Turkey_Myra_047.jpg
  • Phaselis. Turkey. View of one of the entrances to the Agora of Domitian dating from 93 AD. The Agora flanks the ancient broad paved Main Street towards the South Harbour end. The street linked the central and south harbours. It was 225 metres long and between 20-25 metres wide. The ancient Lycian city of Phaselis is located in the Antalya Province in Southern Turkey.
    Turkey_Phaselis_042.jpg
  • Myre. Turkey. The anceinet theatre cavea with a seating capacity of 11,000 – 13,000 spectators. Myra. Turkey. The theatre was severely damaged during an earthquake in AD141 and was restored shortly afterwards. It was then modified later so it could be used as an arena for gladiatorial games.
    Turkey_Myra_046.jpg
  • Myre. Turkey. The anceinet theatre cavea with a seating capacity of 11,000 – 13,000 spectators. Myra. Turkey. The theatre was severely damaged during an earthquake in AD141 and was restored shortly afterwards. It was then modified later so it could be used as an arena for gladiatorial games. In the background are Lycian House rock cut tombs carved into the sheer cliff face.
    Turkey_Myra_042.jpg
  • Myre. Turkey. The anceinet theatre cavea with a seating capacity of 11,000 – 13,000 spectators. Myra. Turkey. The theatre was severely damaged during an earthquake in AD141 and was restored shortly afterwards. It was then modified later so it could be used as an arena for gladiatorial games. In the background are Lycian House rock cut tombs carved into the sheer cliff face.
    Turkey_Myra_041.jpg
  • Myre. Turkey. The anceinet theatre cavea with a seating capacity of 11,000 – 13,000 spectators. Myra. Turkey. The theatre was severely damaged during an earthquake in AD141 and was restored shortly afterwards. It was then modified later so it could be used as an arena for gladiatorial games. In the background are Lycian House rock cut tombs carved into the sheer cliff face.
    Turkey_Myra_039.jpg
  • Myra. Turkey. The anceint theatre cavea with a seating capacity of 11,000 – 13,000 spectators. Myra. Turkey. The theatre was severely damaged during an earthquake in AD141 and was restored shortly afterwards. It was then modified later so it could be used as an arena for gladiatorial games.
    Turkey_Myra_037.jpg
  • Myra. Turkey. The anceint theatre cavea with a seating capacity of 11,000 – 13,000 spectators. Myra. Turkey. The theatre was severely damaged during an earthquake in AD141 and was restored shortly afterwards. It was then modified later so it could be used as an arena for gladiatorial games.
    Turkey_Myra_031.jpg
  • Turkey. Kusadasi. View of the flag of Turkey on a ferryboat sailing away from Kusadasi on the Aegean west coast of Turkey. The flag is a predominately red flag with a white crescent moon and a star in its centre and is largely based on the late flag of the Ottoman Empire.
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  • Xanthos. Turkey. In the foreground are the ruins of the Hellenistic gateway and directly behind it is the Arch of Vespasian. The Hellenistic gate was the main city gate and was built by built in 197-90 BC by Antiochus III who was one of Alexander the Great generals. The Arch of Vespasian was built in honour of the Roman Emperor in the 1st century AD. Xanthos, the once great ancient centre of the Lycian Federation is located in the Antalya Province in the south Aegean region of Turkey. Xanthos together with the nearby cult centre of Letoon are designated a Unesco World Heritage Site. Xanthos is located in the Antalya Province in the south Aegean region of Turkey.
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  • Xanthos. Turkey. In the foreground are the ruins of the Hellenistic gateway and directly behind it is the Arch of Vespasian. The Hellenistic gate was the main city gate and was built by built in 197-90 BC by Antiochus III who was one of Alexander the Great generals. The Arch of Vespasian was built in honour of the Roman Emperor in the 1st century AD. Xanthos, the once great ancient centre of the Lycian Federation is located in the Antalya Province in the south Aegean region of Turkey. Xanthos together with the nearby cult centre of Letoon are designated a Unesco World Heritage Site. Xanthos is located in the Antalya Province in the south Aegean region of Turkey.
    Turkey_Xanthos_016.jpg
  • Xanthos. Turkey. In the foreground are the ruins of the Hellenistic gateway and directly behind it is the Arch of Vespasian. The Hellenistic gate was the main city gate and was built by built in 197-90 BC by Antiochus III who was one of Alexander the Great generals. The Arch of Vespasian was built in honour of the Roman Emperor in the 1st century AD. Xanthos, the once great ancient centre of the Lycian Federation is located in the Antalya Province in the south Aegean region of Turkey. Xanthos together with the nearby cult centre of Letoon are designated a Unesco World Heritage Site. Xanthos is located in the Antalya Province in the south Aegean region of Turkey.
    Turkey_Xanthos_015.jpg
  • Tlos. Turkey. The ancient theatre probably bult or updated in the Roman period around 2nd century AD, in the background is the Acropolis of the ancient Lycian city of Tlos Southern Turkey
    Turkey_Tlos_014.jpg
  • Tlos. Turkey. The ancient theatre probably bult or updated in the Roman period around 2nd century AD, in the background is the Acropolis of the ancient Lycian city of Tlos Southern Turkey
    Turkey_Tlos_009.jpg
  • Side. Antalya. Turkey.  In the city centre is the monument of Gazi Mustafa Kemal Ataturk the founder of the Republic of Turkey. The city of Side is situated in the province of Antalya on the southern Mediterranean coast of Turkey.
    Turkey_Side_018.jpg
  • Phaselis. Turkey. View of arched entrance to the Agora of Domitian dating from 93 AD. The Agora flanks the ancient broad paved Main Street towards the South Harbour end. The street linked the central and south harbours. It was 225 metres long and between 20-25 metres wide. The ancient Lycian city of Phaselis is located in the Antalya Province in Southern Turkey.
    Turkey_Phaselis_040.jpg
  • Phaselis. Turkey. View of one of the entrances to the Agora of Domitian dating from 93 AD. The Agora flanks the ancient broad paved Main Street towards the South Harbour end. The street linked the central and south harbours. It was 225 metres long and between 20-25 metres wide. The ancient Lycian city of Phaselis is located in the Antalya Province in Southern Turkey.
    Turkey_Phaselis_039.jpg
  • Patara. Turkey. A section of the Agora. This image was captured at the extensive ancient Lycian seaport city of Patara, which was one of the six principle cities of Lycia (Lycian League) and the site of a major sanctuary of Apollo, possibly second only to that of Delphi. The archaeological site of Patara is situated near the modern small town of Gelemiş, in the Antalya Province along the south western (Turquoise) coast of Turkey.  The Patara sandy white Beach alongside the ruins is considered one of the best beaches in Turkey
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  • Patara. Turkey. A section of the Agora. This image was captured at the extensive ancient Lycian seaport city of Patara, which was one of the six principle cities of Lycia (Lycian League) and the site of a major sanctuary of Apollo, possibly second only to that of Delphi. The archaeological site of Patara is situated near the modern small town of Gelemiş, in the Antalya Province along the south western (Turquoise) coast of Turkey.  The Patara sandy white Beach alongside the ruins is considered one of the best beaches in Turkey
    Turkey_Patara_077.jpg
  • Myre. Turkey. The anceinet theatre cavea with a seating capacity of 11,000 – 13,000 spectators. Myra. Turkey. The theatre was severely damaged during an earthquake in AD141 and was restored shortly afterwards. It was then modified later so it could be used as an arena for gladiatorial games.
    Turkey_Myra_048.jpg
  • Myre. Turkey. The anceinet theatre cavea with a seating capacity of 11,000 – 13,000 spectators. Myra. Turkey. The theatre was severely damaged during an earthquake in AD141 and was restored shortly afterwards. It was then modified later so it could be used as an arena for gladiatorial games.
    Turkey_Myra_045.jpg
  • Myre. Turkey. The anceinet theatre cavea with a seating capacity of 11,000 – 13,000 spectators. Myra. Turkey. The theatre was severely damaged during an earthquake in AD141 and was restored shortly afterwards. It was then modified later so it could be used as an arena for gladiatorial games. In the background are Lycian House rock cut tombs carved into the sheer cliff face.
    Turkey_Myra_043.jpg
  • Myre. Turkey. The anceinet theatre cavea with a seating capacity of 11,000 – 13,000 spectators. Myra. Turkey. The theatre was severely damaged during an earthquake in AD141 and was restored shortly afterwards. It was then modified later so it could be used as an arena for gladiatorial games. In the background are Lycian House rock cut tombs carved into the sheer cliff face.
    Turkey_Myra_040.jpg
  • Myre. Turkey. The anceinet theatre cavea with a seating capacity of 11,000 – 13,000 spectators. Myra. Turkey. The theatre was severely damaged during an earthquake in AD141 and was restored shortly afterwards. It was then modified later so it could be used as an arena for gladiatorial games. In the background are Lycian House rock cut tombs carved into the sheer cliff face.
    Turkey_Myra_038.jpg
  • Myra. Turkey. The anceint theatre cavea with a seating capacity of 11,000 – 13,000 spectators. Myra. Turkey. The theatre was severely damaged during an earthquake in AD141 and was restored shortly afterwards. It was then modified later so it could be used as an arena for gladiatorial games.
    Turkey_Myra_036.jpg
  • Myra. Turkey. The anceint theatre cavea with a seating capacity of 11,000 – 13,000 spectators. Myra. Turkey. The theatre was severely damaged during an earthquake in AD141 and was restored shortly afterwards. It was then modified later so it could be used as an arena for gladiatorial games.
    Turkey_Myra_035.jpg
  • Myra. Turkey. The anceint theatre cavea with a seating capacity of 11,000 – 13,000 spectators. Myra. Turkey. The theatre was severely damaged during an earthquake in AD141 and was restored shortly afterwards. It was then modified later so it could be used as an arena for gladiatorial games.
    Turkey_Myra_034.jpg
  • Minarets and domes of the Blue Sultanahmet mosque. Istanbul. Turkey. This image was captured at Istanbul (also known as Byzantium and Constantinople), the large bustling historic capital of the republic of Turkey.
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  • Xanthos. Turkey. View of the remains of the arcade of shops which surrounded the late Agora (Roman / Byzantine period). Xanthos, the once great ancient centre of the Lycian Federation is located in the Antalya Province in the south Aegean region of Turkey. Xanthos together with the nearby cult centre of Letoon are designated a Unesco World Heritage Site.
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  • Xanthos. Turkey.  View of the semicircular apse ruins of a large basilica. The basilica was originally built in the early Christian period and then abandoned and then renovated and reused in the Byzantine period. Xanthos, the once great ancient centre of the Lycian Federation is located in the Antalya Province in the south Aegean region of Turkey. Xanthos together with the nearby cult centre of Letoon are designated a Unesco World Heritage Site.
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  • Xanthos. Turkey. A water channel on an ancient paved road at the late agora and Hellenistic and Roman residential area of the city. Xanthos, the once great ancient centre of the Lycian Federation is located in the Antalya Province in the south Aegean region of Turkey. Xanthos together with the nearby cult centre of Letoon are designated a Unesco World Heritage Site.
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  • Xanthos. Turkey. View of the intact vaulted and arched entrances of the ancient Roman theatre which dates from around the mid-2nd century AD. Above and in the background are the Harpy Tomb and a Lycian sarcophagus.  Built on the same site of an earlier Hellenistic theatre, the theatre was modified in late Roman times and used as amphitheatre type arena suitable gladiator fights. Approximately 300o spectators can be seated in its current condition. Xanthos, the once great ancient centre of the Lycian Federation is located in the Antalya Province in the south Aegean region of Turkey. Xanthos together with the nearby cult centre of Letoon are designated a Unesco World Heritage Site.
    Turkey_Xanthos_040.jpg
  • Xanthos. Turkey. View of the ancient Roman theatre which dates from around the mid-2nd century AD. Built on the same site of an earlier Hellenistic theatre, the theatre was modified in late Roman times and used as amphitheatre type arena suitable gladiator fights. Approximately 300o spectators can be seated in its current condition. Xanthos, the once great ancient centre of the Lycian Federation is located in the Antalya Province in the south Aegean region of Turkey. Xanthos together with the nearby cult centre of Letoon are designated a Unesco World Heritage Site.
    Turkey_Xanthos_034.jpg
  • Xanthos. Turkey. View of the ancient Roman theatre which dates from around the mid-2nd century AD. Built on the same site of an earlier Hellenistic theatre, the theatre was modified in late Roman times and used as amphitheatre type arena suitable gladiator fights. Approximately 300o spectators can be seated in its current condition. Xanthos, the once great ancient centre of the Lycian Federation is located in the Antalya Province in the south Aegean region of Turkey. Xanthos together with the nearby cult centre of Letoon are designated a Unesco World Heritage Site.
    Turkey_Xanthos_031.jpg
  • Xanthos. Turkey. View of the ancient Roman theatre which dates from around the mid-2nd century AD. Built on the same site of an earlier Hellenistic theatre, the theatre was modified in late Roman times and used as amphitheatre type arena suitable gladiator fights. Approximately 300o spectators can be seated in its current condition. Xanthos, the once great ancient centre of the Lycian Federation is located in the Antalya Province in the south Aegean region of Turkey. Xanthos together with the nearby cult centre of Letoon are designated a Unesco World Heritage Site.
    Turkey_Xanthos_030.jpg
  • Xanthos. Turkey. In the foreground are the ruins of the Hellenistic gateway and directly behind it is the Arch of Vespasian. The Hellenistic gate was the main city gate and was built by built in 197-90 BC by Antiochus III who was one of Alexander the Great generals. The Arch of Vespasian was built in honour of the Roman Emperor in the 1st century AD. Xanthos, the once great ancient centre of the Lycian Federation is located in the Antalya Province in the south Aegean region of Turkey. Xanthos together with the nearby cult centre of Letoon are designated a Unesco World Heritage Site. Xanthos is located in the Antalya Province in the south Aegean region of Turkey.
    Turkey_Xanthos_014.jpg
  • Xanthos. Turkey. The inscribed Lycian pillar monument which dates from 5th century BC. Erected for a distinguished citizen, the pillar monument is inscribed on four sides with Lycian text with has a summary in ancient Greek text on the north side. Xanthos, the once great ancient centre of the Lycian Federation is located in the Antalya Province in the south Aegean region of Turkey. Xanthos together with the nearby cult centre of Letoon are designated a Unesco World Heritage Site.
    Turkey_Xanthos_004.jpg
  • Tlos. Turkey. The ancient theatre probably bult or updated in the Roman period around 2nd century AD, in the background is the Acropolis of the ancient Lycian city of Tlos Southern Turkey
    Turkey_Tlos_013.jpg
  • Tlos. Turkey. The ancient theatre probably bult or updated in the Roman period around 2nd century AD, in the background is the Acropolis of the ancient Lycian city of Tlos Southern Turkey
    Turkey_Tlos_012.jpg
  • Tlos. Turkey. The ancient theatre probably bult or updated in the Roman period around 2nd century AD, in the background is the Acropolis of the ancient Lycian city of Tlos Southern Turkey
    Turkey_Tlos_011.jpg
  • Tlos. Turkey. The ancient theatre probably bult or updated in the Roman period around 2nd century AD, in the background is the Acropolis of the ancient Lycian city of Tlos Southern Turkey
    Turkey_Tlos_008.jpg
  • Tlos. Turkey. The ancient theatre probably bult or updated in the Roman period around 2nd century AD, in the background is the Acropolis of the ancient Lycian city of Tlos Southern Turkey
    Turkey_Tlos_001.jpg
  • Temessos. Turkey. The Greek styled ancient theatre, built in the Hellenistic period and renovated during Roman era. Termessos, Southern Turkey. The theatre was carved into the rock and has a single diazoma with eight seats above and 16 below and could seat 4000 people. It provides a breathtaking view across the Pamphylian plain to the peaks of Mt. Solymus.
    Turkey_Termessos_016.jpg
  • Side. Antalya. Turkey.  Ornate remains from the Byzantine period. The city of Side is situated in the province of Antalya on the southern Mediterranean coast of Turkey.
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  • Side. Antalya. Turkey.  Small section of the of the stage building of the 2nd century ancient Roman theatre. The stage building was originally three storeys high and elaborately decorated with statues, niches and friezes. The theatre was built on the foundations and site of an earlier Hellenistic theatre. The theatre has seating capacity of around 17000 spectators and in Roman times was used for Gladiatorial games, wild animal fights and was even flooded for nautical battles. The city of Side is situated in the province of Antalya on the southern Mediterranean coast of Turkey.
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  • View of the 2nd century ancient Roman theatre. Side. Antalya. Turkey.  The theatre was built on the foundations and site of an earlier Hellenistic theatre. The theatre has seating capacity of around 17000 spectators and in Roman times was used for Gladiatorial games, wild animal fights and was even flooded for nautical battles. The city of Side is situated in the province of Antalya on the southern Mediterranean coast of Turkey.
    Turkey_Side_157.jpg
  • A preserved section of the ancient city walls near the main gate. Side. Turkey. The walls are originally from the Hellenistic period and were mostly of threes storeys. The lower storey was partly furnished with arches or pillars supported the upper storeys. In the middle storey projectiles were discharged and the upper storey had look out points. The city of Side is situated in the province of Antalya on the southern Mediterranean coast of Turkey.
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  • A preserved section of the ancient city walls near the main gate. Side. Turkey. The walls are originally from the Hellenistic period and were mostly of threes storeys. The lower storey was partly furnished with arches or pillars supported the upper storeys. In the middle storey projectiles were discharged and the upper storey had look out points. The city of Side is situated in the province of Antalya on the southern Mediterranean coast of Turkey.
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  • View of the monumental fountain Nymphaeum dating from the 2nd century AD. Side. Turkey. The fountain is formed by a three story high façade decorated by columns, niches and sculptures. According to inscriptions and mythological scenes the most important festival of the ancient city called Epibaterios started here. The fountain lays outside the ancient city walls opposite the city gate. The city of Side is situated in the province of Antalya on the southern Mediterranean coast of Turkey.
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  • View of the monumental arched Roman gateway and nymphaeum fountain. Side. Turkey. The nymphaeum, a grand ornamented fountain was dedicated to Roman Emperor Vespasian in 74 AD. It apparently was moved here from somewhere else in the city in antiquity. Beside it is the monumental arched Roman gateway that traffic continues to go through to enter the modern side. The city of Side is situated in the province of Antalya on the southern Mediterranean coast of Turkey.
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  • Side. Antalya. Turkey.  In the city centre is the monument of Gazi Mustafa Kemal Ataturk the founder of the Republic of Turkey. The city of Side is situated in the province of Antalya on the southern Mediterranean coast of Turkey.
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  • Side. Antalya. Turkey.  View of souvenir shops lining the main pedestrianized street. The city of Side is situated in the province of Antalya on the southern Mediterranean coast of Turkey.
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  • Side. Antalya. Turkey. View of the Palm tree lined waterfront and docked fishing boats in the harbour of Side. Modern Side was settled during the 1920’s by Greek Muslim fishermen from the island of Crete who were part of the exchange of populations between the Greeks and Turks. The city of Side is situated in the province of Antalya on the southern Mediterranean coast of Turkey.
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  • View of the Palm tree lined waterfront and docked fishing boats in the harbour of Side. Side. Antalya. Turkey. Modern Side was settled during the 1920’s by Greek Muslim fishermen from the island of Crete who were part of the exchange of populations between the Greeks and Turks. The city of Side is situated in the province of Antalya on the southern Mediterranean coast of Turkey.
    Turkey_Side_063.jpg
  • Side. Antalya. Turkey. View of the re-erected columns and entablature of the Temple of Apollo on the tip of the harbour. The temple was built between 150 and 200 AD in the Corinthian order and originally had a 6 by 11 columns layout. The frieze is decorated with carved Medusa heads. The city of Side is situated in the province of Antalya on the southern Mediterranean coast of Turkey.
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  • View of the re-erected columns and entablature of the Temple of Apollo Side. Antalya. Turkey. The temple was built between 150 and 200 AD in the Corinthian order and originally had a 6 by 11 columns layout. The frieze is decorated with carved Medusa heads. The city of Side is situated in the province of Antalya on the southern Mediterranean coast of Turkey.
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  • View of the re-erected columns and entablature of the Temple of Apollo Side. Antalya. Turkey. The temple was built between 150 and 200 AD in the Corinthian order and originally had a 6 by 11 columns layout. The frieze is decorated with carved Medusa heads. The city of Side is situated in the province of Antalya on the southern Mediterranean coast of Turkey.
    Turkey_Side_023.jpg
  • Side. Antalya. Turkey.  Ornate mythological themed carved seat leg found along the cavea (seating section) of the 2nd century ancient Roman theatre. The theatre was built on the foundations and site of an earlier Hellenistic theatre. The theatre has seating capacity of around 17000 spectators and in Roman times was used for Gladiatorial games, wild animal fights and was even flooded for nautical battles. The city of Side is situated in the province of Antalya on the southern Mediterranean coast of Turkey.
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  • Side. Antalya. Turkey. Part view of re-erected columns of the Temple of Apollo. The temple was built between 150 and 200 AD in the Corinthian order and originally had a 6 by 11 columns layout. The city of Side is situated in the province of Antalya on the southern Mediterranean coast of Turkey.
    Turkey_Side_008.jpg
  • The 2nd century BC theatre. In the background is the red cliff which contains thousands of rocks cut tombs. Pinara. Turkey. The Greek styled theatre is situated at the base of the city and accommodated up to 3,200 spectators. The great red cliff which rises to a height of 500 metres and has thousands of rocks tombs and caves cut into the vertical cliff face. Pinara was one of the six principle cities of Lycia and its vast and unique site include great and rich monuments from its past. The evocative ruins of Pinara are situated on a pine forested mountain foothill 2km above the village of Minara, in the Fethiye district of Mugla Province, south-western Turkey.
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  • Phaselis. Turkey. View of the ancient broad paved Main Street towards the South Harbour end. The street linked the central and south harbours. It was 225 metres long and between 20-25 metres wide. It is believed to be a pedestrian only street and was lined by steps and shops and baths and stele. The sidewalks were covered with mosaics. The ancient Lycian city of Phaselis is located in the Antalya Province in Southern Turkey.
    Turkey_Phaselis_037.jpg
  • Phaselis. Turkey. Roman Aqueduct which dates from the 2nd and 3rd century AD. Water from the surrounding heights was delivered to the northern part of the city via the Aqueducts. From there it was distributed to all part of Phaselis. The ancient Lycian city of Phaselis is located in the Antalya Province in Southern Turkey.
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  • Phaselis. Turkey. Boats in the waters of the South Harbour which has the spectacular background of Mount Olympus (Tahtali) which rises 2365 metre. The Southern Harbour was the largest of the three ancient harbours at Phaselis and was used by the larger ships for loading and unloading of goods. The ancient Lycian city of Phaselis is located in the Antalya Province in Southern Turkey.
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  • Phaselis. Turkey. The architectural ruins of Hadrian’s Gate at the south harbour end of the ancient broad paved main street. The gate was built for the Roman Emperor Hadrian when he visited Phaselis. The street linked the central and south harbours. It was 225 metres long and between 20-25 metres wide. It is believed to be a pedestrian only street and was lined by steps and shops and baths and stele. The sidewalks were covered with mosaics. The ancient Lycian city of Phaselis is located in the Antalya Province in Southern Turkey.
    Turkey_Phaselis_053.jpg
  • Phaselis. Turkey. View of the ancient broad paved Main Street from the South Harbour end. The street linked the central and south harbours. It was 225 metres long and between 20-25 metres wide. It is believed to be a pedestrian only street and was lined by steps and shops and baths and stele. The sidewalks were covered with mosaics. The ancient Lycian city of Phaselis is located in the Antalya Province in Southern Turkey.
    Turkey_Phaselis_045.jpg
  • Phaselis. Turkey. View of the ancient broad paved Main Street towards the South Harbour end. On the right is one of the entrances to the Agora of Domitian, dating from 93 AD. The street linked the central and south harbours. It was 225 metres long and between 20-25 metres wide. It is believed to be a pedestrian only street and was lined by steps and shops and baths and stele. The sidewalks were covered with mosaics. The ancient Lycian city of Phaselis is located in the Antalya Province in Southern Turkey.
    Turkey_Phaselis_043.jpg
  • Phaselis. Turkey. Ancient Greek inscriptions on stone pedastals lining the ancient broad paved Main Street. The ancient Lycian city of Phaselis is located in the Antalya Province in Southern Turkey.
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  • Phaselis. Turkey. The architectural ruins of Hadrian’s Gate at the south harbour end of the ancient broad paved main street. The gate was built for the Roman Emperor Hadrian when he visited Phaselis. The street linked the central and south harbours. It was 225 metres long and between 20-25 metres wide. It is believed to be a pedestrian only street and was lined by steps and shops and baths and stele. The sidewalks were covered with mosaics. The ancient Lycian city of Phaselis is located in the Antalya Province in Southern Turkey.
    Turkey_Phaselis_007.jpg
  • Patara. Turkey. Columns at a section of the Agora. This image was captured at the extensive ancient Lycian seaport city of Patara, which was one of the six principle cities of Lycia (Lycian League) and the site of a major sanctuary of Apollo, possibly second only to that of Delphi. The archaeological site of Patara is situated near the modern small town of Gelemiş, in the Antalya Province along the south western (Turquoise) coast of Turkey.  The Patara sandy white Beach alongside the ruins is considered one of the best beaches in Turkey
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  • Rock cut tombs in the sea Necropolis sheer cliff face are mostly replicas of typical Lycian Houses. Myra. Turkey. The tombs date back to the first quarter of the 4th century BC and 320 BC.
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  • Rock cut tombs in the sea Necropolis sheer cliff face are mostly replicas of typical Lycian Houses. Myra. Turkey. The tombs date back to the first quarter of the 4th century BC and 320 BC.
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  • Ornate architectural Roman theatre stage building structure with egg and dart moulding and inscribed in Greek. Myra. Turkey.
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  • Myre. Turkey. The anceinet theatre cavea with a seating capacity of 11,000 – 13,000 spectators. Myra. Turkey. The theatre was severely damaged during an earthquake in AD141 and was restored shortly afterwards. It was then modified later so it could be used as an arena for gladiatorial games. In the background are Lycian House rock cut tombs carved into the sheer cliff face.
    Turkey_Myra_044.jpg
  • Myra. Turkey. The anceint theatre cavea with a seating capacity of 11,000 – 13,000 spectators. Myra. Turkey. The theatre was severely damaged during an earthquake in AD141 and was restored shortly afterwards. It was then modified later so it could be used as an arena for gladiatorial games.
    Turkey_Myra_033.jpg
  • Myra. Turkey. The anceint theatre cavea with a seating capacity of 11,000 – 13,000 spectators. Myra. Turkey. The theatre was severely damaged during an earthquake in AD141 and was restored shortly afterwards. It was then modified later so it could be used as an arena for gladiatorial games.
    Turkey_Myra_032.jpg
  • Myra. Turkey. The anceint theatre cavea with a seating capacity of 11,000 – 13,000 spectators. Myra. Turkey. The theatre was severely damaged during an earthquake in AD141 and was restored shortly afterwards. It was then modified later so it could be used as an arena for gladiatorial games.
    Turkey_Myra_030.jpg
  • Ornate theatrical masks, part of the frieze that that once adorned the stage building of the Roman theatre. Myra. Turkey.
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  • Myra. Turkey. The anceint theatre cavea with a seating capacity of 11,000 – 13,000 spectators. Myra. Turkey. The theatre was severely damaged during an earthquake in AD141 and was restored shortly afterwards. It was then modified later so it could be used as an arena for gladiatorial games.
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  • Miletus. Turkey.  The ruins of the Delphinion or Sanctuary to Apollo Delphinius which was first erected in the Archaic period (800 -500 BC). The Temple was built without a roof as were most Temples of Apollo and consisted of a large area surrounded by walls with a sacrificial altar in the centre. It was the remodelled and enhanced during the Hellenistic period and again in the Roman period. The little remains visible today belong mainly to the Hellenistic and Roman periods. The altar foundations are still clearly evident in the centre. The sanctuary’s name is derived from Delphinius, the Greek word for Dolphin.  The Dolphin was sacred to the cult of Apollo and protector of sailors and ships and was considered very important to Miletus due to its four harbours which have now silted over. The ancient Greek city of Miletus is located in western Anatolia on the Aegean coast of Turkey.
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  • Miletus. Turkey.  View of the partially restored Ionic Stoa which was built in 50 AD by Emperor Tiberius Claudius Sophanes. The Ionic Stoa originally had thirty five Ionic columns in front and nineteen shops at the rear. The road in front of it was the spectacular and processional 100 metre long sacred way which was built in the Roman period and connected the Harbour Gate and the Lions Harbour. The back of the Stoa shops were bounded by the Hellenistic gymnasium and the Vergilius Capito Baths. The ancient Greek city of Miletus is located in western Anatolia on the Aegean coast of Turkey.
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  • Miletus. Turkey.  Abandoned 4th century BC ornate egg and dart Ionic capital moulding at theatre at the ancient Greek city of Miletus in western Anatolia on the Aegean coast of Turkey.
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  • Miletus. Turkey. Abandoned ornate ruins of the impressive Greco-Roman theatre at the ancient Greek city of Miletus in western Anatolia on the Aegean coast of Turkey. Originally dating from the 4th century B.C, the theatre is the best preserved building at Miletus and is undoubtedly one of the finest examples of Greco-roman theatres from the ancient world. From the 4th century BC onwards, the theatre was altered and enlarged by the Greeks and then Romans until it reached its present form in the 2nd century AD. The theatre originally had a seating capacity of 5300, however this had grown to an amazing 25,000 seating capacity in Roman times.
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  • Miletus. Turkey. View of a vaulted passageway underneath the seats of the impressive Greco-Roman theatre at the ancient Greek city of Miletus in western Anatolia on the Aegean coast of Turkey. In ancient times Miletus was located on the coast at the mouth of the River Meander and theatre faced one the city harbours prior to it silting up. The ruins of Miletus are now located 8 kilometres inland. Originally dating from the 4th century B.C, the theatre is the best preserved building at Miletus and is undoubtedly one of the finest examples of Greco-roman theatres from the ancient world. From the 4th century BC onwards, the theatre was altered and enlarged by the Greeks and then Romans until it reached its present form in the 2nd century AD. The theatre originally had a seating capacity of 5300; however this had grown to 15,000 seating capacity in Roman times.
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  • Turkey. The Ocean Village cruise liner sailing in the waters of Kusadasi, a coastal resort town on the Aegean west coast Turkey.
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  • Harbour agora monument. Kaunos. Turkey. The ancient site of Kaunos (or Caunos), is situated a few kilometres west of the tourist town of Dalyan. Kaunos and Dalyan are located along the picturesque Dalyan River in the Mugla Province between Marmaris and Fethiye, on the south-western coast of Turkey.
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  • Harbour agora. Kaunos. Turkey. The ancient site of Kaunos (or Caunos), is situated a few kilometres west of the tourist town of Dalyan. Kaunos and Dalyan are located along the picturesque Dalyan River in the Mugla Province between Marmaris and Fethiye, on the south-western coast of Turkey.
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  • Harbour agora. Kaunos. Turkey. The ancient site of Kaunos (or Caunos), is situated a few kilometres west of the tourist town of Dalyan. Kaunos and Dalyan are located along the picturesque Dalyan River in the Mugla Province between Marmaris and Fethiye, on the south-western coast of Turkey.
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  • Vespasian temple fountain. Kaunos. Turkey.  The ancient site of Kaunos (or Caunos), is situated a few kilometres west of the tourist town of Dalyan. Kaunos and Dalyan are located along the picturesque Dalyan River in the Mugla Province between Marmaris and Fethiye, on the south-western coast of Turkey.
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  • Vespasian temple fountain. Kaunos. Turkey.  The ancient site of Kaunos (or Caunos), is situated a few kilometres west of the tourist town of Dalyan. Kaunos and Dalyan are located along the picturesque Dalyan River in the Mugla Province between Marmaris and Fethiye, on the south-western coast of Turkey.
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  • Vespasian temple fountain. Kaunos. Turkey.  The ancient site of Kaunos (or Caunos), is situated a few kilometres west of the tourist town of Dalyan. Kaunos and Dalyan are located along the picturesque Dalyan River in the Mugla Province between Marmaris and Fethiye, on the south-western coast of Turkey.
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  • Circular measuring platform. Kaunos. Turkey. The ancient site of Kaunos (or Caunos), is situated a few kilometres west of the tourist town of Dalyan. Kaunos and Dalyan are located along the picturesque Dalyan River in the Mugla Province between Marmaris and Fethiye, on the south-western coast of Turkey.
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  • Fethiye. Turkey. Tall obelisk war memorial monument beside the new town square. Fethiye. Mugla Province. Turkey.
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  • Euromos. Turkey. At the site of the magnificent 2nd century AD Corinthian Temple of Zeus which is the only visible remnant from the ancient city of Euromos. Euromos is located in the south-western Aegean Region of Turkey.
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  • Euromos. Turkey. At the site of the magnificent 2nd century AD Corinthian Temple of Zeus which is the only visible remnant from the ancient city of Euromos. Euromos is located in the south-western Aegean Region of Turkey.
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  • Euromos. Turkey. At the site of the magnificent 2nd century AD Corinthian Temple of Zeus which is the only visible remnant from the ancient city of Euromos. Euromos is located in the south-western Aegean Region of Turkey.
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  • Euromos. Turkey. At the site of the magnificent 2nd century AD Corinthian Temple of Zeus which is the only visible remnant from the ancient city of Euromos. Euromos is located in the south-western Aegean Region of Turkey.
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  • Didyma. Turkey. Richly decorative marble capital of the colossal and grand 3rd century BC Greek Temple of Apollo. Located on the west coast of Turkey, the 3rd century BC Temple was erected on the site of an older temple destroyed by Darius I of Persia in 494 BC, the temple is nearly 120 metres long and 60 metres wide and is the 3rd largest Greek temple ever built after those of Ephesus and Samos. Only 3 columns remain today from the magnificent original 122 enormous Ionic columns that reached a height of 60 feet and with a diameter of 6 feet around the base.
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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. 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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  • Aphrodisias. Turkey. View of the foundations of North Temenos house in the residential area near the Temple of Aphrodite. Dating from the later Roman period the house resemble houses in Athens and the eastern Mediterranean from the same period and  has a large courtyard and apsidal hall for receiving guests and formal dining. The ancient classical city of Aphrodisias is one of the most rewarding and evocative Greco-Roman archaeological sites in Turkey.
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