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  • Cyrene. Libya. View at the sculpture museum of some of the beautiful marble finery that once adorned its ancient buildings.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_045.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. Close up view at the sculpture museum of the delicate crafted detail found on the outside of a marble sarcophagi either from the Greek or Roman period.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_068.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View at the sculpture museum of tombstones of warriors. The middle one dates from around the 5th century BC and was in the Capitoleum outside the Agora southern wall.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_063.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View at the museum of a large colourful mosaic from the House of Jason Magnus. The house was the private residence of Claudius Tiberius Jason Magnus, high priest of the Temple of Apollo in the 2nd century AD. .
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_059.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View at the museum of a large colourful mosaic.  Although the museum is only one room its collection rivals any museum and it contains many great examples of the richness of Cyrene and marble finery that once adorned its ancient buildings.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_058.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View at the museum of the fingers and toes from the statue of Zeus that once adorned the platform inside the Temple of Zeus at Cyrene. The Colossal seated statue of Zeus was twelve times life size and modelled on the famous Statue of Zeus at Olympia Greece which was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_057.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View at the museum of the fingers and toes from the statue of Zeus that once adorned the platform inside the Temple of Zeus at Cyrene. The Colossal seated statue of Zeus was twelve times life size and modelled on the famous Statue of Zeus at Olympia Greece which was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_055.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View at the sculpture museum of some of the beautiful marble finery that once adorned its ancient buildings.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_046.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View at the sculpture museum of some of the beautiful marble finery that once adorned its ancient buildings. Cyrene which was founded by Greek immigrants from the little Greek island of Thera –Santorini- around 631 BC is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is North Africa’s most complete ancient Greek city.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_044.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View at the museum of the beautiful sculpture known as the Three Graces. The sculpture is a representation of the three daughters of Zeus known as three charites, Euphrosyne, Aglaea and Thalia - who were said to represent beauty, charm and joy. This Roman example dates from the time of Hadrian and was found in the Baths of Trajan. Cyrene which was founded by Greek immigrants from the little Greek island of Thera –Santorini- around 631 BC is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is North Africa’s most complete ancient Greek city.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_041.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View at the museum of the beautiful sculpture known as the Three Graces. The sculpture is a representation of the three daughters of Zeus known as three charites, Euphrosyne, Aglaea and Thalia - who were said to represent beauty, charm and joy. This Roman example dates from the time of Hadrian and was found in the Baths of Trajan. Cyrene which was founded by Greek immigrants from the little Greek island of Thera –Santorini- around 631 BC is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is North Africa’s most complete ancient Greek city.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_042.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View at the museum of the beautiful sculpture known as the Three Graces. The sculpture is a representation of the three daughters of Zeus known as three charites, Euphrosyne, Aglaea and Thalia - who were said to represent beauty, charm and joy. This Roman example dates from the time of Hadrian and was found in the Baths of Trajan. Cyrene which was founded by Greek immigrants from the little Greek island of Thera –Santorini- around 631 BC is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is North Africa’s most complete ancient Greek city.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_039.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View at the sculpture museum of a funerary statue representing Persephone -the Goddess of the underworld. The sculpture is one of many that date from the 5th century BC and into Roman times. They were found near tombs either in niches or on bases.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_037.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View at the sculpture museum of a funerary statue representing Persephone -the Goddess of the underworld. The sculpture is one of many that date from the 5th century BC and into Roman times. They were found near tombs either in niches or on bases.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_036.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View at the museum of a fine marble sculpture of the Goddess Demeter. Dating form the Hellenistic period, the figure was sculpted by two different artists, one created the body and the other created the head. Although the museum is only one room its collection rivals any museum and it contains many great examples of the richness of Cyrene and marble finery that once adorned its ancient buildings.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_035.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View at the museum of a fine marble sculpture of the Goddess Demeter. Dating form the Hellenistic period, the figure was sculpted by two different artists, one created the body and the other created the head. Although the museum is only one room its collection rivals any museum and it contains many great examples of the richness of Cyrene and marble finery that once adorned its ancient buildings.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_034.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View at the sculpture museum of funerary statues representing Persephone -the Goddess of the underworld. The sculptures dating from the 5th century BC and were found near tombs either in niches or on bases.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_031.tif
  • The famous Aphrodite (Venus) of Cyrene, dated to 130 AD, a Roman copy of a Hellenistic masterpiece. The sculpture represents the goddess Aphrodite famously rising from the Sea (Anadyomene). It is believed to have been looted or destroyed sometime during the last 10 years.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_020.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View at the sculpture museum of a Sphinx on top of a column with Ionic capital. Dating from the Archaic period - (650 BC-480 BC), the Sphinx is one of the most important monuments found at Cyrene. A similar copy of the statue is also found in Delphi Museum, Greece.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_018.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View at the sculpture museum of a Sphinx on top of a column with Ionic capital. Dating from the Archaic period - (650 BC-480 BC), the Sphinx is one of the most important monuments found at Cyrene. A similar copy of the statue is also found in Delphi Museum, Greece.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_017.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View at the sculpture museum of a Sphinx on top of a column with Ionic capital. Dating from the Archaic period - (650 BC-480 BC), the Sphinx is one of the most important monuments found at Cyrene. A similar copy of the statue is also found in Delphi Museum, Greece.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_016.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View at the sculpture museum of a Sphinx on top of a column with Ionic capital. Dating from the Archaic period - (650 BC-480 BC), the Sphinx is one of the most important monuments found at Cyrene. A similar copy of the statue is also found in Delphi Museum, Greece.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_012.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View at the sculpture museum of a Sphinx on top of a column with Ionic capital. Dating from the Archaic period - (650 BC-480 BC), the Sphinx is one of the most important monuments found at Cyrene. A similar copy of the statue is also found in Delphi Museum, Greece. Cyrene which was founded by Greek immigrants from the little Greek island of Thera –Santorini- around 631 BC is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is North Africa’s most complete ancient Greek city.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_010.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. A decorative Greek inscribed stone tablet or dedication found in the courtyard of the Cyrene sculpture museum which is adorned with many marble sculptures and architectural remains from the ancient city. Although the museum is only one room its collection rivals any museum and it contains many great examples of the richness of Cyrene and marble finery that once adorned its ancient buildings
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_007.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. General view of the one room sculpture museum at Cyrene.  Dominating the scene is the Sphinx on top of a column with Ionic capital. Dating from the Archaic period - (650 BC-480 BC), the Sphinx is one of the most important monuments found at Cyrene. Although the museum is only one room its collection rivals any museum and it contains many great examples of the richness of Cyrene and marble finery that once adorned its ancient buildings. Cyrene which was founded by Greek immigrants from the little Greek island of Thera –Santorini- around 631 BC is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is North Africa’s most complete ancient Greek city.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_008.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. One of the Greek inscribed stone tablets found the courtyard of the Cyrene sculpture museum which is adorned with many marble sculptures and architectural remains from the ancient city.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_005.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. One of the Greek inscribed stone tablets found the courtyard of the Cyrene sculpture museum which is adorned with many marble sculptures and architectural remains from the ancient city.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_004.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. One of the Greek inscribed stone tablets found the courtyard of the Cyrene sculpture museum which is adorned with many marble sculptures and architectural remains from the ancient city.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_003.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. Close up view at the sculpture museum of a sarcophagi with lid from either the Greek or Roman period. The delicate crafted detail found on the outside indicates that the person must have had come from a wealthy family.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_070.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. Close up view at the sculpture museum of a sarcophagi with lid from either the Greek or Roman period. The delicate crafted detail found on the outside indicates that the person must have had come from a wealthy family.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_069.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. Close up view at the sculpture museum of the delicate crafted detail found on the outside of a marble sarcophagi either from the Greek or Roman period.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_067.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. Close up view at the sculpture museum of the delicate crafted detail found on the outside of a marble sarcophagi either from the Greek or Roman period.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_066.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View at the sculpture museum of a intricate marble relief.  Although the museum is only one room its collection rivals any museum and it contains many great examples of the richness of Cyrene and marble finery that once adorned its ancient buildings
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_065.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View at the sculpture museum of a intricate marble relief.  Although the museum is only one room its collection rivals any museum and it contains many great examples of the richness of Cyrene and marble finery that once adorned its ancient buildings
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_064.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View at the museum of a stone tablet dating from around the late 3rd century. Inscribed in Greek, the tablet has an instruction from Roman Emperor Claudius Gothicus to the Governor of Egypt to re-establish Cyrene with the new name of Claudiopolis.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_062.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View at the sculpture museum of a Gorgon sculpture.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_061.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View at the sculpture museum of a Gorgon sculpture.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_060.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View at the museum of the fingers and toes from the statue of Zeus that once adorned the platform inside the Temple of Zeus at Cyrene. The Colossal seated statue of Zeus was twelve times life size and modelled on the famous Statue of Zeus at Olympia Greece which was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_056.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View at the museum of the fingers and toes from the statue of Zeus that once adorned the platform inside the Temple of Zeus at Cyrene. The Colossal seated statue of Zeus was twelve times life size and modelled on the famous Statue of Zeus at Olympia Greece which was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_054.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. The rear view of two Korai, highlighting the opposite folding of their mantle which suggests a specular position.  These are examples of the many Archaic Korai found in Cyrene. Korai statues are the female equivalent of Kouros and were always portrayed dresses, whereas the Kouros were mostly portrayed nude.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_053.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View at the sculpture museum of some of the beautiful marble finery that once adorned its ancient buildings.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_050.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View at the museum of a fine marble sculpture of the God Hermes. Dating from the Roman period the sculpture was found at the Baths of Trajan at the Sanctuary of Apollo.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_051.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View at the sculpture museum of some of the beautiful marble finery that once adorned its ancient buildings.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_049.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View at the sculpture museum of some of the beautiful marble finery that once adorned its ancient buildings.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_048.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View at the sculpture museum of some of the beautiful marble finery that once adorned its ancient buildings. Cyrene which was founded by Greek immigrants from the little Greek island of Thera –Santorini- around 631 BC is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is North Africa’s most complete ancient Greek city.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_043.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View at the museum of the beautiful sculpture known as the Three Graces. The sculpture is a representation of the three daughters of Zeus known as three charites, Euphrosyne, Aglaea and Thalia - who were said to represent beauty, charm and joy. This Roman example dates from the time of Hadrian and was found in the Baths of Trajan. Cyrene which was founded by Greek immigrants from the little Greek island of Thera –Santorini- around 631 BC is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is North Africa’s most complete ancient Greek city.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_040.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View at the museum of the beautiful sculpture known as the Three Graces. The sculpture is a representation of the three daughters of Zeus known as three charites, Euphrosyne, Aglaea and Thalia - who were said to represent beauty, charm and joy. This Roman example dates from the time of Hadrian and was found in the Baths of Trajan.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_038.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View at the sculpture museum of funerary statues representing Persephone -the Goddess of the underworld. The sculptures dating from the 5th century BC and were found near tombs either in niches or on bases.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_033.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View at the museum of a fine marble sculpture of the God Jupiter / Zeus. Dating from the Roman period the sculpture was found at the Capitoleum beside the Agora.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_029.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View at the museum of a fine marble sculpture of the God Jupiter / Zeus. Dating from the Roman period the sculpture was found at the Capitoleum beside the Agora.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_028.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View at the sculpture museum of a marble statue of Alexander the Great.  This Roman example dates from the time of Hadrian and was found in the Baths of Trajan. Cyrene which was founded by Greek immigrants from the little Greek island of Thera –Santorini- around 631 BC is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is North Africa’s most complete ancient Greek city.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_027.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View at the sculpture museum of a marble statue of Alexander the Great. This Roman example dates from the time of Hadrian and was found in the Baths of Trajan.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_026.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View at the sculpture museum of a marble statue of Alexander the Great.  This Roman example dates from the time of Hadrian and was found in the Baths of Trajan. Cyrene which was founded by Greek immigrants from the little Greek island of Thera –Santorini- around 631 BC is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is North Africa’s most complete ancient Greek city.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_025.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View at the museum of a fine marble sculpture of the god Apollo. The statue is a Roman copy of an earlier Hellenistic prototype.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_023.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View at the sculpture museum of a marble statue of Alexander the Great.  This Roman example dates from the time of Hadrian and was found in the Baths of Trajan. Cyrene which was founded by Greek immigrants from the little Greek island of Thera –Santorini- around 631 BC is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is North Africa’s most complete ancient Greek city.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_024.tif
  • The famous Aphrodite (Venus) of Cyrene, dated to 130 AD, a Roman copy of a Hellenistic masterpiece. The sculpture represents the goddess Aphrodite famously rising from the Sea (Anadyomene). It is believed to have been looted or destroyed sometime during the last 10 years.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_021.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View of the head of the Sphinx at the museum. Dating from the Archaic period - (650 BC-480 BC), the Sphinx is one of the most important monuments found at Cyrene. A similar copy of the statue is also found in Delphi Museum, Greece.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_019.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View at the sculpture museum of a Sphinx on top of a column with Ionic capital. Dating from the Archaic period - (650 BC-480 BC), the Sphinx is one of the most important monuments found at Cyrene. A similar copy of the statue is also found in Delphi Museum, Greece.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_015.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View at the sculpture museum of a Sphinx on top of a column with Ionic capital. Dating from the Archaic period - (650 BC-480 BC), the Sphinx is one of the most important monuments found at Cyrene. A similar copy of the statue is also found in Delphi Museum, Greece.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_013.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View at the sculpture museum of a Sphinx on top of a column with Ionic capital. Dating from the Archaic period - (650 BC-480 BC), the Sphinx is one of the most important monuments found at Cyrene. A similar copy of the statue is also found in Delphi Museum, Greece.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_014.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View at the sculpture museum of a Sphinx on top of a column with Ionic capital. Dating from the Archaic period - (650 BC-480 BC), the Sphinx is one of the most important monuments found at Cyrene. A similar copy of the statue is also found in Delphi Museum, Greece.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_011.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. General view of the one room sculpture museum at Cyrene.  Dominating the scene is the Sphinx on top of a column with Ionic capital. Dating from the Archaic period - (650 BC-480 BC), the Sphinx is one of the most important monuments found at Cyrene.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_009.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. One of the Greek inscribed stone tablets found the courtyard of the Cyrene sculpture museum which is adorned with many marble sculptures and architectural remains from the ancient city.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_002.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. One of the Greek inscribed stone tablets found the courtyard of the Cyrene sculpture museum which is adorned with many marble sculptures and architectural remains from the ancient city. Although the museum is only one room its collection rivals any museum and it contains many great examples of the richness of Cyrene and marble finery that once adorned its ancient buildings. Cyrene which was founded by Greek immigrants from the little Greek island of Thera –Santorini- around 631 BC is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is North Africa’s most complete ancient Greek city.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_006.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. The courtyard of the Cyrene sculpture museum is adorned with many marble sculptures and architectural remains from the ancient city. Although the museum is only one room it contains many great examples of the richness of Cyrene and marble finery that once adorned its ancient buildings.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_001.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View at the museum of a fine marble sculpture of the goddess Aphrodite. Dating from the 1st century AD, the sculpture was found at the Baths of Trajan at the Sanctuary of Apollo.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_052.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View at the museum of various fine marble sculptures. Dominating the scene is a Roman period statue of Heracles holding the skin of the Nemean lion.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_047.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View at the sculpture museum of funerary statues representing Persephone -the Goddess of the underworld. The sculptures dating from the 5th century BC and were found near tombs either in niches or on bases.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_032.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View at the sculpture museum of funerary statues representing Persephone -the Goddess of the underworld. The sculptures dating from the 5th century BC and were found near tombs either in niches or on bases.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_030.tif
  • The famous Aphrodite (Venus) of Cyrene, dated to 130 AD, a Roman copy of a Hellenistic masterpiece. The sculpture represents the goddess Aphrodite famously rising from the Sea (Anadyomene). It is believed to have been looted or destroyed sometime during the last 10 years.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_022.tif
  • Melbourne, Australia. 28th March 2019. Indigenous artist creating artwork at the 2019 Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show which is hosted in the heritage listed Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens over five glorious Autumn days. The event features the best landscape and floral talent from Australia and around the world alongside and an extensive array of garden retail products.
    Melbourne Garden Show 2019_029.tif
  • Rome. Italy.  View of the unfinished monumental tomb for Pope Julius II (1505-1545) inside the San Pietro in Vincoli (Saint Peter in Chains) basilica. Michelangelo's masterpiece statue of the biblical hero Moses is the most famous piece of artwork and centrepiece of the tomb. Founded in the 5th century and restored and modified over time, the church also houses the chains of saint peter, one of the most revered relics in Rome.
    San_Pietro_in_Vincoli_Rome_Italy_026.tif
  • Rome. Italy.  View of the unfinished monumental tomb for Pope Julius II (1505-1545) inside the San Pietro in Vincoli (Saint Peter in Chains) basilica. Michelangelo's masterpiece statue of the biblical hero Moses is the most famous piece of artwork and centrepiece of the tomb. Founded in the 5th century and restored and modified over time, the church also houses the chains of saint peter, one of the most revered relics in Rome.
    San_Pietro_in_Vincoli_Rome_Italy_027.tif
  • Rome. Italy.  View of the unfinished monumental tomb for Pope Julius II (1505-1545) inside the San Pietro in Vincoli (Saint Peter in Chains) basilica. Michelangelo's masterpiece statue of the biblical hero Moses is the most famous piece of artwork and centrepiece of the tomb. Founded in the 5th century and restored and modified over time, the church also houses the chains of saint peter, one of the most revered relics in Rome.
    San_Pietro_in_Vincoli_Rome_Italy_024.tif
  • Rome. Italy.  View of the unfinished monumental tomb for Pope Julius II (1505-1545) inside the San Pietro in Vincoli (Saint Peter in Chains) basilica. Michelangelo's masterpiece statue of the biblical hero Moses is the most famous piece of artwork and centrepiece of the tomb. Founded in the 5th century and restored and modified over time, the church also houses the chains of saint peter, one of the most revered relics in Rome.
    San_Pietro_in_Vincoli_Rome_Italy_025.tif
  • Rome. Italy.  View of the unfinished monumental tomb for Pope Julius II (1505-1545) inside the San Pietro in Vincoli (Saint Peter in Chains) basilica. Michelangelo's masterpiece statue of the biblical hero Moses is the most famous piece of artwork and centrepiece of the tomb. Founded in the 5th century and restored and modified over time, the church also houses the chains of saint peter, one of the most revered relics in Rome.
    San_Pietro_in_Vincoli_Rome_Italy_003.tif
  • Damascus. Syria. View of a sample of artwork and paintings for sale in the many souks inside the old city. . Damascus’s greatest attraction, visiting the old city and its narrow lanes and colourful and lively markets is like stepping back in time as the place has not changed since medieval Islamic times. Damascus is the capital of Syria and one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world.
    Syria_Damascus_094.tif
  • Aphrodisias. Turkey. Close-up view of the intricate artwork from a frieze that adorned the 1st century AD Portico of Tiberius. The friezes depicted portraits of various gods, goddess , theatrical characters and figures of myth and were erected on the upper part of the magnificent North colonnade at the South Agora or Portico of Tiberius. The ancient classical city of Aphrodisias is one of the most rewarding and evocative Greco-Roman archaeological sites in Turkey.
    Turkey_Aphrodisias_042.tif
  • Aphrodisias. Turkey. Close-up view of the intricate artwork from a frieze that adorned the 1st century AD Portico of Tiberius. The friezes depicted portraits of various gods, goddess , theatrical characters and figures of myth and were erected on the upper part of the magnificent North colonnade at the South Agora or Portico of Tiberius. The ancient classical city of Aphrodisias is one of the most rewarding and evocative Greco-Roman archaeological sites in Turkey.
    Turkey_Aphrodisias_040.tif
  • Aphrodisias. Turkey. Close-up view of the intricate artwork from a frieze that adorned the 1st century AD Portico of Tiberius. The friezes depicted portraits of various gods, goddess , theatrical characters and figures of myth and were erected on the upper part of the magnificent North colonnade at the South Agora or Portico of Tiberius. The ancient classical city of Aphrodisias is one of the most rewarding and evocative Greco-Roman archaeological sites in Turkey.
    Turkey_Aphrodisias_039.tif
  • Aphrodisias. Turkey. Close-up view of the intricate artwork from a frieze that adorned the 1st century AD Portico of Tiberius. The friezes depicted portraits of various gods, goddess , theatrical characters and figures of myth and were erected on the upper part of the magnificent North colonnade at the South Agora or Portico of Tiberius. The ancient classical city of Aphrodisias is one of the most rewarding and evocative Greco-Roman archaeological sites in Turkey.
    Turkey_Aphrodisias_037.tif
  • Aphrodisias. Turkey. Close-up view of the intricate artwork from some of the friezes that adorned the 1st century AD Portico of Tiberius. The friezes depicted portraits of various gods, goddess , theatrical characters and figures of myth and were erected on the upper part of the magnificent North colonnade at the South Agora or Portico of Tiberius. The ancient classical city of Aphrodisias is one of the most rewarding and evocative Greco-Roman archaeological sites in Turkey.
    Turkey_Aphrodisias_036.tif
  • Aphrodisias. Turkey. Close-up view of the intricate artwork from a frieze that adorned the 1st century AD Portico of Tiberius. The friezes depicted portraits of various gods, goddess , theatrical characters and figures of myth and were erected on the upper part of the magnificent North colonnade at the South Agora or Portico of Tiberius. The ancient classical city of Aphrodisias is one of the most rewarding and evocative Greco-Roman archaeological sites in Turkey.
    Turkey_Aphrodisias_011.tif
  • Aphrodisias. Turkey. Close-up view of the intricate artwork from a frieze that adorned the 1st century AD Portico of Tiberius. The friezes depicted portraits of various gods, goddess , theatrical characters and figures of myth and were erected on the upper part of the magnificent North colonnade at the South Agora or Portico of Tiberius. The ancient classical city of Aphrodisias is one of the most rewarding and evocative Greco-Roman archaeological sites in Turkey.
    Turkey_Aphrodisias_010.tif
  • Aphrodisias. Turkey. Close-up view of the intricate artwork from a frieze that adorned the 1st century AD Portico of Tiberius. The friezes depicted portraits of various gods, goddess , theatrical characters and figures of myth and were erected on the upper part of the magnificent North colonnade at the South Agora or Portico of Tiberius. The ancient classical city of Aphrodisias is one of the most rewarding and evocative Greco-Roman archaeological sites in Turkey.
    Turkey_Aphrodisias_009.tif
  • Aphrodisias. Turkey. Close-up view of the intricate artwork from a frieze that adorned the 1st century AD Portico of Tiberius. The friezes depicted portraits of various gods, goddess , theatrical characters and figures of myth and were erected on the upper part of the magnificent North colonnade at the South Agora or Portico of Tiberius. The ancient classical city of Aphrodisias is one of the most rewarding and evocative Greco-Roman archaeological sites in Turkey.
    Turkey_Aphrodisias_008.tif
  • Detail of the artwork that tops one of the towers on arched entrance to the Rome neighbourhood known as Quartiere Coppede, Italy. The architect and sculptor Gino Coppede (1886-1927) was responsible for the dazzlingly entrance and the 20 or so other architecturally Art Nouveau style and eclectic buildings in the exclusive Quartiere Coppede.
    Quartiere_Coppede_Rome_Italy_020.tif
  • Aphrodisias. Turkey. Close-up view of the intricate artwork from a frieze that adorned the 1st century AD Portico of Tiberius. The friezes depicted portraits of various gods, goddess , theatrical characters and figures of myth and were erected on the upper part of the magnificent North colonnade at the South Agora or Portico of Tiberius. The ancient classical city of Aphrodisias is one of the most rewarding and evocative Greco-Roman archaeological sites in Turkey.
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  • Aphrodisias. Turkey. Close-up view of the intricate artwork from a frieze that adorned the 1st century AD Portico of Tiberius. The friezes depicted portraits of various gods, goddess , theatrical characters and figures of myth and were erected on the upper part of the magnificent North colonnade at the South Agora or Portico of Tiberius. The ancient classical city of Aphrodisias is one of the most rewarding and evocative Greco-Roman archaeological sites in Turkey.
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  • The Archaeological site of Akrotiri, a Minoan Bronze Age settlement on the volcanic Greek island of Santorini (Thera), Greece. The settlement was destroyed in the Theran eruption about 1627 BC and buried in volcanic ash, which preserved the remains of fine frescoes and many objects and artworks. The ancient settlement of Akrotiri has been suggested as a possible inspiration for Plato's story of Atlantis.
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  • The Archaeological site of Akrotiri, a Minoan Bronze Age settlement on the volcanic Greek island of Santorini (Thera), Greece. The settlement was destroyed in the Theran eruption about 1627 BC and buried in volcanic ash, which preserved the remains of fine frescoes and many objects and artworks. The ancient settlement of Akrotiri has been suggested as a possible inspiration for Plato's story of Atlantis.
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  • The Archaeological site of Akrotiri, a Minoan Bronze Age settlement on the volcanic Greek island of Santorini (Thera), Greece. The settlement was destroyed in the Theran eruption about 1627 BC and buried in volcanic ash, which preserved the remains of fine frescoes and many objects and artworks. The ancient settlement of Akrotiri has been suggested as a possible inspiration for Plato's story of Atlantis.
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  • The Archaeological site of Akrotiri, a Minoan Bronze Age settlement on the volcanic Greek island of Santorini (Thera), Greece. The settlement was destroyed in the Theran eruption about 1627 BC and buried in volcanic ash, which preserved the remains of fine frescoes and many objects and artworks. The ancient settlement of Akrotiri has been suggested as a possible inspiration for Plato's story of Atlantis.
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  • The Archaeological site of Akrotiri, a Minoan Bronze Age settlement on the volcanic Greek island of Santorini (Thera), Greece. The settlement was destroyed in the Theran eruption about 1627 BC and buried in volcanic ash, which preserved the remains of fine frescoes and many objects and artworks. The ancient settlement of Akrotiri has been suggested as a possible inspiration for Plato's story of Atlantis.
    Greece_Santorini_Akrotiri_0015.jpg
  • The Archaeological site of Akrotiri, a Minoan Bronze Age settlement on the volcanic Greek island of Santorini (Thera), Greece. The settlement was destroyed in the Theran eruption about 1627 BC and buried in volcanic ash, which preserved the remains of fine frescoes and many objects and artworks. The ancient settlement of Akrotiri has been suggested as a possible inspiration for Plato's story of Atlantis.
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  • The Archaeological site of Akrotiri, a Minoan Bronze Age settlement on the volcanic Greek island of Santorini (Thera), Greece. The settlement was destroyed in the Theran eruption about 1627 BC and buried in volcanic ash, which preserved the remains of fine frescoes and many objects and artworks. The ancient settlement of Akrotiri has been suggested as a possible inspiration for Plato's story of Atlantis.
    Greece_Santorini_Akrotiri_0012.jpg
  • The Archaeological site of Akrotiri, a Minoan Bronze Age settlement on the volcanic Greek island of Santorini (Thera), Greece. The settlement was destroyed in the Theran eruption about 1627 BC and buried in volcanic ash, which preserved the remains of fine frescoes and many objects and artworks. The ancient settlement of Akrotiri has been suggested as a possible inspiration for Plato's story of Atlantis.
    Greece_Santorini_Akrotiri_0010.jpg
  • The Archaeological site of Akrotiri, a Minoan Bronze Age settlement on the volcanic Greek island of Santorini (Thera), Greece. The settlement was destroyed in the Theran eruption about 1627 BC and buried in volcanic ash, which preserved the remains of fine frescoes and many objects and artworks. The ancient settlement of Akrotiri has been suggested as a possible inspiration for Plato's story of Atlantis.
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  • The Triangle Square at Akrotiri, a Minoan Bronze Age settlement on the volcanic Greek island of Santorini (Thera), Greece. The settlement was destroyed in the Theran eruption about 1627 BC and buried in volcanic ash, which preserved the remains of fine frescoes and many objects and artworks. The ancient settlement of Akrotiri has been suggested as a possible inspiration for Plato's story of Atlantis.
    Greece_Santorini_Akrotiri_0008.jpg
  • The Triangle Square at Akrotiri, a Minoan Bronze Age settlement on the volcanic Greek island of Santorini (Thera), Greece. The settlement was destroyed in the Theran eruption about 1627 BC and buried in volcanic ash, which preserved the remains of fine frescoes and many objects and artworks. The ancient settlement of Akrotiri has been suggested as a possible inspiration for Plato's story of Atlantis.
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