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  • Late Hellenistic and Byzantine buildings, ancient Greek city of Iasos, Turkey. This area was occupied in late Hellenistic times (2nd century BC) by what was probably a public complex arranged around a trapezoidal courtyard paved with marble slabs and a fountain built in later times. This was delimited by porticoes with partially fluted columns.
    Turkey_Iassos_061.jpg
  • Late Hellenistic and Byzantine buildings, ancient Greek city of Iasos, Turkey. This area was occupied in late Hellenistic times (2nd century BC) by what was probably a public complex arranged around a trapezoidal courtyard paved with marble slabs and a fountain built in later times. This was delimited by porticoes with partially fluted columns.
    Turkey_Iassos_059.jpg
  • View along the South Stoa of the Agora towards the west side and the arched entrance, ancient Greek city of Iasos, Turkey. The south Stoa connected various public buildings allowing access to the bouleuterion and the area of Artemis Astias.
    Turkey_Iassos_025.jpg
  • View along the South Stoa of the Agora, ancient Greek city of Iasos, Turkey. The south Stoa connected various public buildings allowing access to the bouleuterion and the area of Artemis Astias.
    Turkey_Iassos_023.jpg
  • The West Church complex, Labraunda, Turkey. Several buildings of different periods occupy the area. The first was colonnaded stoa dating from the 4th century BC. During the 5th century AS the stoa was rebuilt into a church with an adjacent chapel with a spring. This church was replaced in the 9th century AD by a smaller chapel.
    Turkey_Labranda_105.jpg
  • Late Hellenistic and Byzantine buildings, ancient Greek city of Iasos, Turkey. This area was occupied in late Hellenistic times (2nd century BC) by what was probably a public complex arranged around a trapezoidal courtyard paved with marble slabs and a fountain built in later times. This was delimited by porticoes with partially fluted columns.
    Turkey_Iassos_060.jpg
  • View along the South Stoa of the Agora, ancient Greek city of Iasos, Turkey. The south Stoa connected various public buildings allowing access to the bouleuterion and the area of Artemis Astias.
    Turkey_Iassos_024.jpg
  • The West Church complex, Labraunda, Turkey. Several buildings of different periods occupy the area. The first was colonnaded stoa dating from the 4th century BC. During the 5th century AS the stoa was rebuilt into a church with an adjacent chapel with a spring. This church was replaced in the 9th century AD by a smaller chapel.
    Turkey_Labranda_104.jpg
  • Italy. Basilicate. Craco. Close up detail view of some of the crumbling buildings at the hilltop medieval ghost town of Craco .Rising above its mesmerizing landscape, the town is dominated by its magnificent Norman period tower and overlooks the Cavone river valley in the region of Basilicate in southern Italy. Founded around 500 AD, the town which is in a seismic active area was completely abandoned by its population in 1991 when a succession of landslides threatened to ruin the town and its people.
    Craco_Basilicata_Italy-023.tif
  • Italy. Basilicate. Craco. Close up detail view of some of the crumbling buildings at the hilltop medieval ghost town of Craco .Rising above its mesmerizing landscape, the town is dominated by its magnificent Norman period tower and overlooks the Cavone river valley in the region of Basilicate in southern Italy. Founded around 500 AD, the town which is in a seismic active area was completely abandoned by its population in 1991 when a succession of landslides threatened to ruin the town and its people.
    Craco_Basilicata_Italy-022.tif
  • Oikoi building Greek inscription which states that the building is dedicated by Idrieus to Zeus Labrayndus, Labraunda, Turkey. The Oikoi building, built by Idrieus (351-344 BC) and possibly served as a treasury. The building has two rooms and had a marble portico consisting of 4 Doric columns at 4.3 metres high.
    Turkey_Labranda_057.jpg
  • Oikoi building Greek inscription which states that the building is dedicated by Idrieus to Zeus Labrayndus, Labraunda, Turkey. The Oikoi building, built by Idrieus (351-344 BC) and possibly served as a treasury. The building has two rooms and had a marble portico consisting of 4 Doric columns at 4.3 metres high.
    Turkey_Labranda_058.jpg
  • Oikoi building Greek inscription which states that the building is dedicated by Idrieus to Zeus Labrayndus, Labraunda, Turkey. The Oikoi building, built by Idrieus (351-344 BC) and possibly served as a treasury. The building has two rooms and had a marble portico consisting of 4 Doric columns at 4.3 metres high.
    Turkey_Labranda_056.jpg
  • The arched building on Hierapolis Street, one of the main arteries of the city, Tripolis on the Meander, Yenicekent, Turkey. The Arched building (cryptoporticus), dates from the late Hellenistic- early Roman period and is believed to be used as a workshop on its north side and storage place on its south side.
    Turkey_Tripolis_ad_Maeandrum_035.jpg
  • The arched building on Hierapolis Street, one of the main arteries of the city, Tripolis on the Meander, Yenicekent, Turkey. The Arched building (cryptoporticus), dates from the late Hellenistic- early Roman period and is believed to be used as a workshop on its north side and storage place on its south side.
    Turkey_Tripolis_ad_Maeandrum_037.jpg
  • The arched building on Hierapolis Street, one of the main arteries of the city, Tripolis on the Meander, Yenicekent, Turkey. The Arched building (cryptoporticus), dates from the late Hellenistic- early Roman period and is believed to be used as a workshop on its north side and storage place on its south side.
    Turkey_Tripolis_ad_Maeandrum_036.jpg
  • Hierapolis Street, one of the main arteries of the city, in the background is the Arched building, Tripolis on the Meander, Yenicekent, Turkey. The Arched building (cryptoporticus), dates from the late Hellenistic- early Roman period and is believed to be used as a workshop on its north side and storage place on its south side.
    Turkey_Tripolis_ad_Maeandrum_034.jpg
  • Hierapolis Street, one of the main arteries of the city, in the background is the Arched building, Tripolis on the Meander, Yenicekent, Turkey. The Arched building (cryptoporticus), dates from the late Hellenistic- early Roman period and is believed to be used as a workshop on its north side and storage place on its south side.
    Turkey_Tripolis_ad_Maeandrum_033.jpg
  • The Oikoi building is in the foreground and the Andron A building in the background, Labraunda, Turkey.
    Turkey_Labranda_059.jpg
  • The Oikoi building, built by Idrieus (351-344 BC) and possibly served as a treasury, Labraunda, Turkey. The building has two rooms and had a marble portico consisting of 4 Doric columns at 4.3 metres high.
    Turkey_Labranda_053.jpg
  • The Oikoi building, built by Idrieus (351-344 BC) and possibly served as a treasury, Labraunda, Turkey. The building has two rooms and had a marble portico consisting of 4 Doric columns at 4.3 metres high.
    Turkey_Labranda_052.jpg
  • The peristyle courtyard of the Clubhouse of the Greens, Laodicea, Denizli, Turkey. The courtyard has a pool in the centre and is surrounded by columns on its North and South sides. The building is dated to the early Byzantine period and a Greek inscription on the lintel identifies the building as a Chariot rider club.
    Turkey_Laodicea_131.jpg
  • The peristyle courtyard of the Clubhouse of the Greens, Laodicea, Denizli, Turkey. The courtyard has a pool in the centre and is surrounded by columns on its North and South sides. The building is dated to the early Byzantine period and a Greek inscription on the lintel identifies the building as a Chariot rider club.
    Turkey_Laodicea_128.jpg
  • Inside view of the doorway of the Clubhouse of the Greens, Laodicea, Denizli, Turkey. The building is dated to the early Byzantine period and a Greek inscription on the lintel identifies the building as a Chariot rider club.
    Turkey_Laodicea_127.jpg
  • The doorway of the Clubhouse of the Greens, Laodicea, Denizli, Turkey. The building is dated to the early Byzantine period and a Greek inscription on the lintel identifies the building as a Chariot rider club.
    Turkey_Laodicea_125.jpg
  • The arched building on Hierapolis Street, one of the main arteries of the city, Tripolis on the Meander, Yenicekent, Turkey. The Arched building (cryptoporticus), dates from the late Hellenistic- early Roman period and is believed to be used as a workshop on its north side and storage place on its south side.
    Turkey_Tripolis_ad_Maeandrum_039.jpg
  • The arched building on Hierapolis Street, one of the main arteries of the city, Tripolis on the Meander, Yenicekent, Turkey. The Arched building (cryptoporticus), dates from the late Hellenistic- early Roman period and is believed to be used as a workshop on its north side and storage place on its south side.
    Turkey_Tripolis_ad_Maeandrum_038.jpg
  • Hierapolis Street, one of the main arteries of the city, in the background is the Arched building, Tripolis on the Meander, Yenicekent, Turkey. The Arched building (cryptoporticus), dates from the late Hellenistic- early Roman period and is believed to be used as a workshop on its north side and storage place on its south side.
    Turkey_Tripolis_ad_Maeandrum_001.jpg
  • The Oikoi building, built by Idrieus (351-344 BC) and possibly served as a treasury, Labraunda, Turkey. The building has two rooms and had a marble portico consisting of 4 Doric columns at 4.3 metres high.
    Turkey_Labranda_055.jpg
  • View towards the front of the Oikoi building, built by Idrieus (351-344 BC) and possibly served as a treasury, Labraunda, Turkey. The building has two rooms and had a marble portico consisting of 4 Doric columns at 4.3 metres high.
    Turkey_Labranda_054.jpg
  • The peristyle courtyard of the Clubhouse of the Greens, Laodicea, Denizli, Turkey. The courtyard has a pool in the centre and is surrounded by columns on its North and South sides. The building is dated to the early Byzantine period and a Greek inscription on the lintel identifies the building as a Chariot rider club.
    Turkey_Laodicea_130.jpg
  • The peristyle courtyard of the Clubhouse of the Greens, Laodicea, Denizli, Turkey. The courtyard has a pool in the centre and is surrounded by columns on its North and South sides. The building is dated to the early Byzantine period and a Greek inscription on the lintel identifies the building as a Chariot rider club.
    Turkey_Laodicea_129.jpg
  • The peristyle courtyard of the Clubhouse of the Greens, Laodicea, Denizli, Turkey. The courtyard has a pool in the centre and is surrounded by columns on its North and South sides. The building is dated to the early Byzantine period and a Greek inscription on the lintel identifies the building as a Chariot rider club.
    Turkey_Laodicea_007.jpg
  • The doorway of the Clubhouse of the Greens, Laodicea, Denizli, Turkey. The building is dated to the early Byzantine period and a Greek inscription on the lintel identifies the building as a Chariot rider club.
    Turkey_Laodicea_126.jpg
  • The Koryceum of the Hellenistic Gymnasium which dates from the 2nd century BC, Stratonicea, Eskihisar, Turkey. The complex which was remodelled during the Roman period, included a Frigidarium, Elaeothesium, Ephebeion, Koryceum and a Konisterium. The Gymnasium north side forming the narrow façade is 105 metres wide. And the total length of the building is estimated to be 267 metres. It is the largest known gymnasium from the Ancient Period.
    Turkey_Stratonikeia_026.jpg
  • The Koryceum of the Hellenistic Gymnasium which dates from the 2nd century BC, Stratonicea, Eskihisar, Turkey. The complex which was remodelled during the Roman period, included a Frigidarium, Elaeothesium, Ephebeion, Koryceum and a Konisterium. The Gymnasium north side forming the narrow façade is 105 metres wide. And the total length of the building is estimated to be 267 metres. It is the largest known gymnasium from the Ancient Period.
    Turkey_Stratonikeia_023.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
  • Ruins of the second century AD Market Basilica, Magnesia on the Meander, Tekin, Ionia, Turkey. The building features a nave, apse and aisles and became a church in the Byzantine era.
    Turkey_Magnesia_008.jpg
  • Interior room of the 4h century BC Andron A, Labraunda, Turkey. Built by Idrieus the rectangular building had windows and a marble façade combining Doric and Ionic elements. It was furnished with couches around the walls on which the most important men attending sacrifices would recline at banquets.
    Turkey_Labranda_049.jpg
  • Exterior of the 2nd century AD Imperial Hall, Bath-Gymnasium complex, ancient city of Tralleis, Aydin, Anatolia, Turkey. The rectangular shaped building was originally two storey and richly embellished with colonnades and statues.  The central section was converted into a pool during the Byzantine period.
    Turkey_Aydin_Tralleis_029.jpg
  • Partly submerged Roman baths building dating from the 2nd century AD in the central section of ancient Stratonicea, Eskihisar, Turkey.
    Turkey_Stratonikeia_035.jpg
  • Partly submerged Roman baths building dating from the 2nd century AD in the central section of ancient Stratonicea, Eskihisar, Turkey.
    Turkey_Stratonikeia_034.jpg
  • The Koryceum of the Hellenistic Gymnasium which dates from the 2nd century BC, Stratonicea, Eskihisar, Turkey. The complex which was remodelled during the Roman period, included a Frigidarium, Elaeothesium, Ephebeion, Koryceum and a Konisterium. The Gymnasium north side forming the narrow façade is 105 metres wide. And the total length of the building is estimated to be 267 metres. It is the largest known gymnasium from the Ancient Period.
    Turkey_Stratonikeia_024.jpg
  • Stratonicea. Eskihisar. Turkey.<br />
The Elaeothesium of the Hellenistic Gymnasium which dates from the 2nd century BC, Stratonicea, Eskihisar, Turkey. The complex which was remodelled during the Roman period, included a Frigidarium, Elaeothesium, Ephebeion, Koryceum and a Konisterium. The Gymnasium north side forming the narrow façade is 105 metres wide. And the total length of the building is estimated to be 267 metres. It is the largest known gymnasium from the Ancient Period.
    Turkey_Stratonikeia_015.jpg
  • Stratonicea. Eskihisar. Turkey.<br />
The Elaeothesium of the Hellenistic Gymnasium which dates from the 2nd century BC, Stratonicea, Eskihisar, Turkey. The complex which was remodelled during the Roman period, included a Frigidarium, Elaeothesium, Ephebeion, Koryceum and a Konisterium. The Gymnasium north side forming the narrow façade is 105 metres wide. And the total length of the building is estimated to be 267 metres. It is the largest known gymnasium from the Ancient Period.
    Turkey_Stratonikeia_014.jpg
  • Stratonicea. Eskihisar. Turkey.<br />
The Elaeothesium of the Hellenistic Gymnasium which dates from the 2nd century BC, Stratonicea, Eskihisar, Turkey. The complex which was remodelled during the Roman period, included a Frigidarium, Elaeothesium, Ephebeion, Koryceum and a Konisterium. The Gymnasium north side forming the narrow façade is 105 metres wide. And the total length of the building is estimated to be 267 metres. It is the largest known gymnasium from the Ancient Period.
    Turkey_Stratonikeia_013.jpg
  • The Frigidarium and Elaeothesium, Hellenistic Gymnasium which dates from the 2nd century BC, Stratonicea, Eskihisar, Turkey. The complex which was remodelled during the Roman period, included a Frigidarium, Elaeothesium, Ephebeion, Koryceum and a Konisterium. The Gymnasium north side forming the narrow façade is 105 metres wide. And the total length of the building is estimated to be 267 metres. It is the largest known gymnasium from the Ancient Period.
    Turkey_Stratonikeia_011.jpg
  • Stratonicea. Eskihisar. Turkey.<br />
The Elaeothesium of the Hellenistic Gymnasium which dates from the 2nd century BC, Stratonicea, Eskihisar, Turkey. The complex which was remodelled during the Roman period, included a Frigidarium, Elaeothesium, Ephebeion, Koryceum and a Konisterium. The Gymnasium north side forming the narrow façade is 105 metres wide. And the total length of the building is estimated to be 267 metres. It is the largest known gymnasium from the Ancient Period.
    Turkey_Stratonikeia_012.jpg
  • The Frigidarium and Elaeothesium, Hellenistic Gymnasium which dates from the 2nd century BC, Stratonicea, Eskihisar, Turkey. The complex which was remodelled during the Roman period, included a Frigidarium, Elaeothesium, Ephebeion, Koryceum and a Konisterium. The Gymnasium north side forming the narrow façade is 105 metres wide. And the total length of the building is estimated to be 267 metres. It is the largest known gymnasium from the Ancient Period.
    Turkey_Stratonikeia_010.jpg
  • View of the Hellenistic Gymnasium dating from the 2nd century BC and remodelled during the Roman period, Stratonicea, Eskihisar, Turkey. The complex included a Frigidarium, Elaeothesium, Ephebeion, Koryceum and a Konisterium. The Gymnasium north side forming the narrow façade is 105 metres wide. And the total length of the building is estimated to be 267 metres. It is the largest known gymnasium from the Ancient Period.
    Turkey_Stratonikeia_008.jpg
  • The Ephebeion of the Hellenistic Gymnasium which dates from the 2nd century BC, Stratonicea, Eskihisar, Turkey. The complex which was remodelled during the Roman period, included a Frigidarium, Elaeothesium, Ephebeion, Koryceum and a Konisterium. The Gymnasium north side forming the narrow façade is 105 metres wide. And the total length of the building is estimated to be 267 metres. It is the largest known gymnasium from the Ancient Period.
    Turkey_Stratonikeia_002.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_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_071.jpg
  • Section of the Bouleuterion horse shoe shaped seating with ornate carved lion-foot support brackets and stairway, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion ruins and the Byzantine Fortress which inexplicably was built on top of dividing it in half, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion – city council house dates from the middle of the 2nd century BC and was roofed building and had the capacity to seat 400 senators (bouletes). In the 13th century AD, the Byzantine Fortress wall was built dividing the bouleuterion in half.
    Turkey_Metropolis_070.jpg
  • Section of the Bouleuterion horse shoe shaped seating with ornate carved lion-foot support brackets and stairway, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion ruins and the Byzantine Fortress which inexplicably was built on top of dividing it in half, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion – city council house dates from the middle of the 2nd century BC and was roofed building and had the capacity to seat 400 senators (bouletes). In the 13th century AD, the Byzantine Fortress wall was built dividing the bouleuterion in half.
    Turkey_Metropolis_069.jpg
  • Section of the Bouleuterion horse shoe shaped seating with ornate carved lion-foot support brackets and stairway, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion ruins and the Byzantine Fortress which inexplicably was built on top of dividing it in half, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion – city council house dates from the middle of the 2nd century BC and was roofed building and had the capacity to seat 400 senators (bouletes). In the 13th century AD, the Byzantine Fortress wall was built dividing the bouleuterion in half.
    Turkey_Metropolis_066.jpg
  • Ornate carved lion-foot support bracket of the Bouleuterion seatings, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion ruins and the Byzantine Fortress which inexplicably was built on top of dividing it in half, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion – city council house dates from the middle of the 2nd century BC and was roofed building and had the capacity to seat 400 senators (bouletes). In the 13th century AD, the Byzantine Fortress wall was built dividing the bouleuterion in half.
    Turkey_Metropolis_065.jpg
  • 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
  • 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
  • The seven stepped platform on the South side of the Late Roman Agora, Tripolis on the Meander, Yenicekent, Turkey. The platform was planned as a place for visitors to the Agora to rest. In the background is the Arched building and Hierapolis Street.
    Turkey_Tripolis_ad_Maeandrum_061.jpg
  • The seven stepped platform on the South side of the Late Roman Agora, Tripolis on the Meander, Yenicekent, Turkey. The platform was planned as a place for visitors to the Agora to rest. In the background is the Arched building and Hierapolis Street.
    Turkey_Tripolis_ad_Maeandrum_060.jpg
  • Section of the stage building of the Greek Theatre, Ancient Greek city of Teos, Sigacik, Turkey. The theatre is located on the south eastern slopes of the Acropolis. Unfortunately, a large amount of the stones of the seats were removed during the Ottoman period for the construction of a mediaeval castle.
    Turkey_Teos_050.jpg
  • Ruins of the second century AD Market Basilica, Magnesia on the Meander, Tekin, Ionia, Turkey. The building features a nave, apse and aisles and became a church in the Byzantine era.
    Turkey_Magnesia_009.jpg
  • Interior room of the 4h century BC Andron A, Labraunda, Turkey. Built by Idrieus the rectangular building had windows and a marble façade combining Doric and Ionic elements. It was furnished with couches around the walls on which the most important men attending sacrifices would recline at banquets.
    Turkey_Labranda_051.jpg
  • Interior room of the 4h century BC Andron A, Labraunda, Turkey. Built by Idrieus the rectangular building had windows and a marble façade combining Doric and Ionic elements. It was furnished with couches around the walls on which the most important men attending sacrifices would recline at banquets.
    Turkey_Labranda_050.jpg
  • The Façade of the 4h century BC Andron A. Labraunda, Turkey. Built by Idrieus the rectangular building had windows and a marble façade combining Doric and Ionic elements. It was furnished with couches around the walls on which the most important men attending sacrifices would recline at banquets.
    Turkey_Labranda_048.jpg
  • The left side of the 4th century BC Andron A with has windows. Labraunda, Turkey. Built by Idrieus the rectangular building had marble façade combining Doric and Ionic elements and was furnished with couches around the walls on which the most important men attending sacrifices would recline at banquets.
    Turkey_Labranda_047.jpg
  • Ruins of the Terrace House, in the background is the Andron A building,  Labraunda, Turkey.
    Turkey_Labranda_043.jpg
  • Steps or staircase that lead to the third terrace, in the background is the Andron A building, Labraunda, Turkey.
    Turkey_Labranda_040.jpg
  • Steps or staircase that lead to the third terrace, in the background is the Andron A building, Labraunda, Turkey.
    Turkey_Labranda_039.jpg
  • Window view of Andron B (men’s building) which was used for sacred banquets and ceremonies, Labraunda, Turkey. Built by Maussollos (377 – 352 BC) the 10.5-metre-high and 12-metre-wide marble front had two ionic columns and a Doric frieze with triglyphs. Inside there were couches along the walls for meals and in the rear niche there were statues of Zeus and of Maussollos and his wife Artemisia.
    Turkey_Labranda_035.jpg
  • View of Andron B (men’s building) which was used for sacred banquets and ceremonies, Labraunda, Turkey. Built by Maussollos (377 – 352 BC) the 10.5-metre-high and 12-metre-wide marble front had two ionic columns and a Doric frieze with triglyphs. Inside there were couches along the walls for meals and in the rear niche there were statues of Zeus and of Maussollos and his wife Artemisia.
    Turkey_Labranda_034.jpg
  • View of Andron B (men’s building) which was used for sacred banquets and ceremonies, Labraunda, Turkey. Built by Maussollos (377 – 352 BC) the 10.5-metre-high and 12-metre-wide marble front had two ionic columns and a Doric frieze with triglyphs. Inside there were couches along the walls for meals and in the rear niche there were statues of Zeus and of Maussollos and his wife Artemisia.
    Turkey_Labranda_032.jpg
  • Ruins of the Christian Bishopric building, ancient city of Tralleis, Aydin, Anatolia, Turkey.
    Turkey_Aydin_Tralleis_052.jpg
  • The 2nd century AD Imperial Hall, Bath-Gymnasium complex, ancient city of Tralleis, Aydin, Anatolia, Turkey.  The rectangular shaped building was originally two storey and richly embellished with colonnades and statues.  The central section was converted into a pool during the Byzantine period.
    Turkey_Aydin_Tralleis_027.jpg
  • The 2nd century AD Imperial Hall, Bath-Gymnasium complex, ancient city of Tralleis, Aydin, Anatolia, Turkey.  The rectangular shaped building was originally two storey and richly embellished with colonnades and statues.  The central section was converted into a pool during the Byzantine period.
    Turkey_Aydin_Tralleis_026.jpg
  • The 2nd century AD Imperial Hall, Bath-Gymnasium complex, ancient city of Tralleis, Aydin, Anatolia, Turkey.  The rectangular shaped building was originally two storey and richly embellished with colonnades and statues.  The central section was converted into a pool during the Byzantine period.
    Turkey_Aydin_Tralleis_025.jpg
  • The 2nd century AD Imperial Hall, Bath-Gymnasium complex, ancient city of Tralleis, Aydin, Anatolia, Turkey.  The rectangular shaped building was originally two storey and richly embellished with colonnades and statues.  The central section was converted into a pool during the Byzantine period.
    Turkey_Aydin_Tralleis_003.jpg
  • The Koryceum of the Hellenistic Gymnasium which dates from the 2nd century BC, Stratonicea, Eskihisar, Turkey. The complex which was remodelled during the Roman period, included a Frigidarium, Elaeothesium, Ephebeion, Koryceum and a Konisterium. The Gymnasium north side forming the narrow façade is 105 metres wide. And the total length of the building is estimated to be 267 metres. It is the largest known gymnasium from the Ancient Period.
    Turkey_Stratonikeia_025.jpg
  • The Koryceum of the Hellenistic Gymnasium which dates from the 2nd century BC, Stratonicea, Eskihisar, Turkey. The complex which was remodelled during the Roman period, included a Frigidarium, Elaeothesium, Ephebeion, Koryceum and a Konisterium. The Gymnasium north side forming the narrow façade is 105 metres wide. And the total length of the building is estimated to be 267 metres. It is the largest known gymnasium from the Ancient Period.
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  • The Ephebeion of the Hellenistic Gymnasium which dates from the 2nd century BC, Stratonicea, Eskihisar, Turkey. The complex which was remodelled during the Roman period, included a Frigidarium, Elaeothesium, Ephebeion, Koryceum and a Konisterium. The Gymnasium north side forming the narrow façade is 105 metres wide. And the total length of the building is estimated to be 267 metres. It is the largest known gymnasium from the Ancient Period.
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  • The Ephebeion of the Hellenistic Gymnasium which dates from the 2nd century BC, Stratonicea, Eskihisar, Turkey. The complex which was remodelled during the Roman period, included a Frigidarium, Elaeothesium, Ephebeion, Koryceum and a Konisterium. The Gymnasium north side forming the narrow façade is 105 metres wide. And the total length of the building is estimated to be 267 metres. It is the largest known gymnasium from the Ancient Period.
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  • The Ephebeion of the Hellenistic Gymnasium which dates from the 2nd century BC, Stratonicea, Eskihisar, Turkey. The complex which was remodelled during the Roman period, included a Frigidarium, Elaeothesium, Ephebeion, Koryceum and a Konisterium. The Gymnasium north side forming the narrow façade is 105 metres wide. And the total length of the building is estimated to be 267 metres. It is the largest known gymnasium from the Ancient Period.
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  • The Ephebeion of the Hellenistic Gymnasium which dates from the 2nd century BC, Stratonicea, Eskihisar, Turkey. The complex which was remodelled during the Roman period, included a Frigidarium, Elaeothesium, Ephebeion, Koryceum and a Konisterium. The Gymnasium north side forming the narrow façade is 105 metres wide. And the total length of the building is estimated to be 267 metres. It is the largest known gymnasium from the Ancient Period.
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  • The Ephebeion of the Hellenistic Gymnasium which dates from the 2nd century BC, Stratonicea, Eskihisar, Turkey. The complex which was remodelled during the Roman period, included a Frigidarium, Elaeothesium, Ephebeion, Koryceum and a Konisterium. The Gymnasium north side forming the narrow façade is 105 metres wide. And the total length of the building is estimated to be 267 metres. It is the largest known gymnasium from the Ancient Period.
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  • The Ephebeion of the Hellenistic Gymnasium which dates from the 2nd century BC, Stratonicea, Eskihisar, Turkey. The complex which was remodelled during the Roman period, included a Frigidarium, Elaeothesium, Ephebeion, Koryceum and a Konisterium. The Gymnasium north side forming the narrow façade is 105 metres wide. And the total length of the building is estimated to be 267 metres. It is the largest known gymnasium from the Ancient Period.
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  • The Frigidarium of the Hellenistic Gymnasium which dates from the 2nd century BC and remodelled during the Roman period, Stratonicea, Eskihisar, Turkey. The complex included a Frigidarium, Elaeothesium, Ephebeion, Koryceum and a Konisterium. The Gymnasium north side forming the narrow façade is 105 metres wide. And the total length of the building is estimated to be 267 metres. It is the largest known gymnasium from the Ancient Period.
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  • View of the Hellenistic Gymnasium dating from the 2nd century BC and remodelled during the Roman period, Stratonicea, Eskihisar, Turkey. The complex included a Frigidarium, Elaeothesium, Ephebeion, Koryceum and a Konisterium. The Gymnasium north side forming the narrow façade is 105 metres wide. And the total length of the building is estimated to be 267 metres. It is the largest known gymnasium from the Ancient Period.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • Ruins of the second century AD Market Basilica, Magnesia on the Meander, Tekin, Ionia, Turkey. The building features a nave, apse and aisles and became a church in the Byzantine era.
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