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  • Ancient Theatre. Kourion. Cyprus. This image was captured at ancient Kourion, a spectacular Greco-Roman archaeological site located on the central South coast of Cyprus.
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  • Kourion Beach view from site. Kourion. Cyprus. This image was captured at ancient Kourion, a spectacular Greco-Roman archaeological site located on the central South coast of Cyprus.
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  • This image was captured at ancient Kourion, a spectacular Greco-Roman archaeological site located on the central South coast of Cyprus.
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  • Mosaic House of Gladiators. Kourion. Cyprus. This image was captured at ancient Kourion, a spectacular Greco-Roman archaeological site located on the central South coast of Cyprus.
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  • Mosaic House of Gladiators. Kourion. Cyprus. This image was captured at ancient Kourion, a spectacular Greco-Roman archaeological site located on the central South coast of Cyprus.
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  • This image was captured at ancient Kourion, a spectacular Greco-Roman archaeological site located on the central South coast of Cyprus.
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  • This image was captured at ancient Kourion, a spectacular Greco-Roman archaeological site located on the central South coast of Cyprus.
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  • This image was captured at ancient Kourion, a spectacular Greco-Roman archaeological site located on the central South coast of Cyprus.
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  • This image was captured at ancient Kourion, a spectacular Greco-Roman archaeological site located on the central South coast of Cyprus.
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  • Public Baths. Kourion. Cyprus. This image was captured at ancient Kourion, a spectacular Greco-Roman archaeological site located on the central South coast of Cyprus.
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  • Public Baths. Kourion. Cyprus. This image was captured at ancient Kourion, a spectacular Greco-Roman archaeological site located on the central South coast of Cyprus.
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  • This image was captured at ancient Kourion, a spectacular Greco-Roman archaeological site located on the central South coast of Cyprus.
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  • Baptistery Basilica atrium. Kourion. Cyprus. This image was captured at ancient Kourion, a spectacular Greco-Roman archaeological site located on the central South coast of Cyprus.
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  • Baptistery Basilica atrium. Kourion. Cyprus. This image was captured at ancient Kourion, a spectacular Greco-Roman archaeological site located on the central South coast of Cyprus.
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  • Baptistery Basilica atrium. Kourion. Cyprus. This image was captured at ancient Kourion, a spectacular Greco-Roman archaeological site located on the central South coast of Cyprus.
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  • Baptistery Basilica. Kourion. Cyprus. This image was captured at ancient Kourion, a spectacular Greco-Roman archaeological site located on the central South coast of Cyprus.
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  • Baptistery Basilica. Kourion. Cyprus. This image was captured at ancient Kourion, a spectacular Greco-Roman archaeological site located on the central South coast of Cyprus.
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  • Basilica arcades arches. Kourion. Cyprus. This image was captured at ancient Kourion, a spectacular Greco-Roman archaeological site located on the central South coast of Cyprus.
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  • Basilica floor mosiac. Kourion. Cyprus. This image was captured at ancient Kourion, a spectacular Greco-Roman archaeological site located on the central South coast of Cyprus.
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  • Basilica floor mosiac. Kourion. Cyprus. This image was captured at ancient Kourion, a spectacular Greco-Roman archaeological site located on the central South coast of Cyprus.
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  • The Hellenistic style Roman theatre which seated 9000 spectators and is built on the highest altitude in the world (for such a theatre). Sagalassos. Turkey.
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  • The Hellenistic style Roman theatre which seated 9000 spectators and is built on the highest altitude in the world (for such a theatre). Sagalassos. Turkey.
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  • Rock-cut tombs, necropolis along the southern slope of the mountain range behind the city. Sagalassos. Turkey.
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  • Rock-cut tombs, necropolis along the southern slope of the mountain range behind the city. Sagalassos. Turkey.
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  • The Lower Agora, with its rectangular market and Commercial Square. On the North side is a monumental nymphaeum or Fountain. Sagalassos. Turkey.
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  • The Lower Agora, with its rectangular market and Commercial Square. On the North side is a monumental nymphaeum or Fountain. Sagalassos. Turkey.
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  • The library foundered by Ti. Flavius Severianus Neon, who was the greatest patron of Sagalassos in the first decades of the 2nd century AD. Sagalassos. Turkey.
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  • The library foundered by Ti. Flavius Severianus Neon, who was the greatest patron of Sagalassos in the first decades of the 2nd century AD. Sagalassos. Turkey.
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  • Late Hellenistic Doric Fountain House. Sagalassos. Turkey.
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  • The restored Antonine Nymphaeum, the monumental fountain, nearly 30 metres long and built during the reign of Marcus Aurelius (A.D. 161-180). Sagalassos. Turkey.
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  • The restored Antonine Nymphaeum, the monumental fountain, nearly 30 metres long and built during the reign of Marcus Aurelius (A.D. 161-180). Sagalassos. Turkey.
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  • The restored Antonine Nymphaeum, the monumental fountain, nearly 30 metres long and built during the reign of Marcus Aurelius (A.D. 161-180). Sagalassos. Turkey.
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  • The restored Antonine Nymphaeum, the monumental fountain, nearly 30 metres long and built during the reign of Marcus Aurelius (A.D. 161-180). Sagalassos. Turkey.
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  • The restored Antonine Nymphaeum, the monumental fountain, nearly 30 metres long and built during the reign of Marcus Aurelius (A.D. 161-180). Sagalassos. Turkey.
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  • The restored Antonine Nymphaeum, the monumental fountain, nearly 30 metres long and built during the reign of Marcus Aurelius (A.D. 161-180). Sagalassos. Turkey.
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  • The landmark 14 metre high Northwest Heroon, a monument commemorating a foremost citizen of the city or perhaps Alexander the Great who captured the city in 333 BC.  Sagalassos. Turkey.
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  • The Macellum (food market) with tholos in the centre, which was filled with water to keep live fish fresh. Sagalassos. Turkey.
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  • The Macellum (food market) with tholos in the centre, which was filled with water to keep live fish fresh. Sagalassos. Turkey.
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  • The Hellenistic style Roman theatre, which seated 9000 spectators and is built on the highest altitude in the world (for such a theatre). Sagalassos. Turkey.
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  • Part view of lower Agora and Roman Baths. Sagalassos. Turkey.
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  • The restored Antonine Nymphaeum, the monumental fountain, nearly 30 metres long and built during the reign of Marcus Aurelius (A.D. 161-180). Sagalassos. Turkey.
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  • The landmark 14-metre-high Northwest Heroon, a monument commemorating a foremost citizen of the city, or perhaps Alexander the Great who captured the city in 333 BC. Sagalassos. 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.
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  • 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. 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. 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. 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. View of the ancient Roman theatre which dates from the 2nd century AD was built on the foundations of the earlier Hellenistic theatre. Its cavea is cut out of the acropolis hill and has a seating capacity of around 2000 people. 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. 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.
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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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • Phaselis. Turkey. View of one of the three parallel rooms of the small baths that adjoined the city square. The Baths are one of two baths in the city and dates from around the 3rd  - 4th centuries AD. The ancient Lycian city of Phaselis is located in the Antalya Province in Southern Turkey.
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  • Phaselis. Turkey. View of Agora of Hadrian which opens up into the city square in the centre of the city. The Agora, the commercial heart of the city, was built during the visit of Roman Emperor Hadrian (117-138) AD. In Byzantine times a small basilica was built in a section of it. The ancient Lycian city of Phaselis is located in the Antalya Province in Southern Turkey.
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  • 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. View towards the central harbour of the ancient broad paved main street. The street lined 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 two sections of the street met at a central square in front of the theatre. The ancient Lycian city of Phaselis is located in the Antalya Province in Southern Turkey.
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  • 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.
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  • Phaselis. Turkey. View of the spectacular Mount Olympus (Tahtali) which rises 2365 metres above the ancient city
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  • Ancient building foundations. 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 GelemiÅŸ, 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. View of the ruins of the Baths of Roman Emperor Titus Flavius Caesar Vespasianus Augustus (AD69 –AD 79). The Vespasian baths were the largest of Patara’s four baths. The ancient Lycian seaport Capital city of Patara, 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.
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  • Patara. Turkey. View of a stoa shop entrance on the west side of the colonnaded main street avenue which connected the inland port in the north to the Agora in the South. The street originally dates from around 1st century BC. The ancient Lycian seaport Capital city of Patara, 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.
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  • Patara. Turkey. View of the colonnaded main street avenue which connected the inland port in the north to the Agora in the South. Egyptian granite columns were used on the eastern side and white marble columns were used on the western side. The west side has a stoa with a row of shops. The street originally dates from around 1st century BC. The ancient Lycian seaport Capital city of Patara, 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.
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  • Patara. Turkey. View of the colonnaded main street avenue which connected the inland port in the north to the Agora in the South. Egyptian granite columns were used on the eastern side and white marble columns were used on the western side. The west side has a stoa with a row of shops. The street originally dates from around 1st century BC. The ancient Lycian seaport Capital city of Patara, 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.
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  • Patara. Turkey. View of the colonnaded main street avenue which connected the inland port in the north to the Agora in the South. Egyptian granite columns were used on the eastern side and white marble columns were used on the western side. The west side has a stoa with a row of shops. The street originally dates from around 1st century BC. The ancient Lycian seaport Capital city of Patara, 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.
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  • Patara. Turkey. View of the colonnaded main street avenue which connected the inland port in the north to the Agora in the South. Egyptian granite columns were used on the eastern side and white marble columns were used on the western side. The west side has a stoa with a row of shops. The street originally dates from around 1st century BC. The ancient Lycian seaport Capital city of Patara, 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.
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  • Patara. Turkey. On the left is the restored ancient bouleuterion where the elected Assembly (Synedrion) of the Lycian League met. In the background is the ancient theatre, originally built during the Hellenistic period and then modified by the Romans. The ancient Lycian seaport Capital city of Patara, 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.
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  • Patara. Turkey. The restored ancient bouleuterion where the elected Assembly (Synedrion) of the Lycian League met. It originally dates from the Hellenistic period, however it was embellished around 2nd century AD during the Roman period.  During the Roman period it also assumed the function of an Odeon. It has a capacity of 1400 people.  The ancient Lycian seaport Capital city of Patara, 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.
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  • Patara. Turkey. The restored ancient bouleuterion where the elected Assembly (Synedrion) of the Lycian League met. It originally dates from the Hellenistic period, however it was embellished around 2nd century AD during the Roman period.  During the Roman period it also assumed the function of an Odeon. It has a capacity of 1400 people.  The ancient Lycian seaport Capital city of Patara, 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.
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  • Patara. Turkey. The restored ancient bouleuterion where the elected Assembly (Synedrion) of the Lycian League met. It originally dates from the Hellenistic period, however it was embellished around 2nd century AD during the Roman period.  During the Roman period it also assumed the function of an Odeon. It has a capacity of 1400 people.  The ancient Lycian seaport Capital city of Patara, 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.
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  • Patara. Turkey. The restored ancient bouleuterion where the elected Assembly (Synedrion) of the Lycian League met. It originally dates from the Hellenistic period, however it was embellished around 2nd century AD during the Roman period.  During the Roman period it also assumed the function of an Odeon. It has a capacity of 1400 people.  The ancient Lycian seaport Capital city of Patara, 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.
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  • Patara. Turkey. The restored ancient bouleuterion where the elected Assembly (Synedrion) of the Lycian League met. It originally dates from the Hellenistic period, however it was embellished around 2nd century AD during the Roman period.  During the Roman period it also assumed the function of an Odeon. It has a capacity of 1400 people.  The ancient Lycian seaport Capital city of Patara, 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.
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  • Patara. Turkey. View of the ancient theatre, originally built in the Hellenistic period and then modified during the Roman period around 147 AD. The theatre consists of 34 rows of seating and could accommodate up to 5000 people. The ancient Lycian seaport Capital city of Patara, 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.
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  • Patara. Turkey. View of the ancient theatre, originally built in the Hellenistic period and then modified during the Roman period around 147 AD. The theatre consists of 34 rows of seating and could accommodate up to 5000 people. The ancient Lycian seaport Capital city of Patara, 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.
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  • Patara. Turkey. View of the ancient theatre, originally built in the Hellenistic period and then modified during the Roman period around 147 AD. The theatre consists of 34 rows of seating and could accommodate up to 5000 people. The ancient Lycian seaport Capital city of Patara, 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.
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  • Patara. Turkey. A typical Lycian sarcophagus or free-standing tomb at the Necropolis near the Triumphal three arched gate.  The gate was erected in 100 AD in honour of Mettius the Roman governor of Lycia and Pamphylia Modestus who commissioned the building of an aqueduct. The ancient Lycian seaport Capital city of Patara, was one of the six principle cities of Lycia (Lycian League) and is located in the Antalya Province along the south western (Turquoise) coast of Turkey.
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  • Patara. Turkey. View of the Triumphal three arched gate which is symbol of the entrance to the city. The arch was erected in 100 AD in honour of Mettius the Roman governor of Lycia and Pamphylia Modestus who commissioned the building of an aqueduct. The ancient Lycian seaport Capital city of Patara, was one of the six principle cities of Lycia (Lycian League) and is located in the Antalya Province along the south western (Turquoise) coast of Turkey.
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  • Patara. Turkey. View of the Triumphal three arched gate which is symbol of the entrance to the city. The arch was erected in 100 AD in honour of Mettius the Roman governor of Lycia and Pamphylia Modestus who commissioned the building of an aqueduct. The ancient Lycian seaport Capital city of Patara, was one of the six principle cities of Lycia (Lycian League) and is located in the Antalya Province along the south western (Turquoise) coast of Turkey.
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  • Patara. Turkey. View of the colonnaded main street avenue which connected the inland port in the north to the Agora in the South. Egyptian granite columns were used on the eastern side and white marble columns were used on the western side. The west side has a stoa with a row of shops. The street originally dates from around 1st century BC. The ancient Lycian seaport Capital city of Patara, 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.
    Turkey_Patara_008.jpg
  • Patara. Turkey. The restored ancient bouleuterion where the elected Assembly (Synedrion) of the Lycian League met. It originally dates from the Hellenistic period, however it was embellished around 2nd century AD during the Roman period.  During the Roman period it also assumed the function of an Odeon. It has a capacity of 1400 people.  The ancient Lycian seaport Capital city of Patara, 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.
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  • Turkey. Ephesus. Special prayers written by pilgrims are placed on the Prayer wall near the House of the Virgin Mary. The house is located on the top of the Bulbul Mountain 8 kilometres from the centre of Ephesus. It is believed that St John the Evangelist brought Mary with him to Ephesus after the crucifixion of Jesus and that Mary spent the last years of her life here.  According to archaeologists, the building dates from around the 7th century AD, although it’s possible that the foundations that are older may date from the 1st century AD. The shrine, known as the Meryemana Kultur Parki is revered by both Christians and Muslim Pilgrims, and has been visited by Popes Paul VI and John Paul II, and in 2006, Pope Benedict XVI celebrated mass here.
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  • Turkey. Selcuk. View of reconstructed columns of the Basilica of St John on Ayasuluk hill. The Basilica of St John was built by the Emperor Justinian in the 6th century AD on the site of earlier shrine dating from the 300’s. The Basilica is 110 metres long and 40 metres wide and was once crowned with one large dome and ten smaller ones held up by columns of which some have been re-erected. The tomb of St John the Evangelist is believed to be located under the main central dome.
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  • Turkey. Selcuk. The pathway from the Ayasuluk hill arched Gate of Persecution which leads to the Basilica of St John. The Basilica was built by the Emperor Justinian in the 6th century AD on the site of earlier shrine. It is believed to contain the tomb of St John the Evangelist located under the main central dome.
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  • Turkey. Ephesus.  View of a re-erected column and some of the foundations and fragments of the Temple of Artemis. The Temple was one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. The temple was destroyed and rebuilt several times from 7th century BC up until the 2nd century AD when it was destroyed for the last time by Goths. The Temple built in the Hellenistic era (2nd century BC) was entirely made of marble and unbelievably almost four times the size of the Parthenon in Athens, with each of its 127 Ionic columns being 17.5 metres high. Some sculptures and fragments of the Temple are on display in the British Museum.
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  • Turkey. Ephesus.  View of a re-erected column and some of the foundations and fragments of the Temple of Artemis. The Temple was one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. The temple was destroyed and rebuilt several times from 7th century BC up until the 2nd century AD when it was destroyed for the last time by Goths. The Temple built in the Hellenistic era (2nd century BC) was entirely made of marble and unbelievably almost four times the size of the Parthenon in Athens, with each of its 127 Ionic columns being 17.5 metres high. Some sculptures and fragments of the Temple are on display in the British Museum.
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  • Turkey. Ephesus.  View of a re-erected column and some of the foundations and fragments of the Temple of Artemis. The Temple was one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. The temple was destroyed and rebuilt several times from 7th century BC up until the 2nd century AD when it was destroyed for the last time by Goths. The Temple built in the Hellenistic era (2nd century BC) was entirely made of marble and unbelievably almost four times the size of the Parthenon in Athens, with each of its 127 Ionic columns being 17.5 metres high. Some sculptures and fragments of the Temple are on display in the British Museum.
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  • The ruins of the 1st Century AD Baths at the State Agora, built on the site of a Hellenistic Gymnasium. Ephesus. Turkey. It had a network of public lavatories, a frigidarium (cold water), tepidarium (warm water) and caldarium (hot water).
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  • The ruins of the 1st Century AD Baths at the State Agora, built on the site of a Hellenistic Gymnasium. Ephesus. Turkey. It had a network of public lavatories, a frigidarium (cold water), tepidarium (warm water) and caldarium (hot water).
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  • The Basilica Stoa ruins, built in the 1st century AD during the reign of Emperor Augustus. Ephesus. Turkey. Used as a commercial centre of commerce and courthouse, the Basilica was over 160 metres long and had a wooden roof and three naves which were separated by two rows of columns topped by Corinthian capitals. It stands between the Odeon and state Agora.
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  • The Basilica Stoa ruins, built in the 1st century AD during the reign of Emperor Augustus. Ephesus. Turkey. Used as a commercial centre of commerce and courthouse, the Basilica was over 160 metres long and had a wooden roof and three naves which were separated by two rows of columns topped by Corinthian capitals. It stands between the Odeon and state Agora.
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  • The Basilica Stoa ruins, built in the 1st century AD during the reign of Emperor Augustus. Ephesus. Turkey. Used as a commercial centre of commerce and courthouse, the Basilica was over 160 metres long and had a wooden roof and three naves which were separated by two rows of columns topped by Corinthian capitals. It stands between the Odeon and state Agora.
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  • The Basilica Stoa ruins, built in the 1st century AD during the reign of Emperor Augustus. Ephesus. Turkey. Used as a commercial centre of commerce and courthouse, the Basilica was over 160 metres long and had a wooden roof and three naves which were separated by two rows of columns topped by Corinthian capitals. It stands between the Odeon and state Agora.
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  • A side entrance between the stage and auditorium of the well preserved Odeon or Bouleuterion. Turkey. Ephesus.   Dating from the 2nd century AD, the building was used for poetry reciting and staging concerts and also a meeting place for council. It seated 1,400 spectators was probably covered with a wooden roof as no gutters or drains for rain water exist.
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  • The Odeon or Bouleuterion which dates from the 2nd century AD. Turkey. Ephesus.  The building was used for poetry reciting and staging concerts and also a meeting place for council. It seated 1,400 spectators was probably covered with a wooden roof as no gutters or drains for rain water exist.
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  • The Odeon or Bouleuterion which dates from the 2nd century AD. Turkey. Ephesus.  The building was used for poetry reciting and staging concerts and also a meeting place for council. It seated 1,400 spectators was probably covered with a wooden roof as no gutters or drains for rain water exist. Directly in front of the Odeon is the Basilica and then the State Agora.
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  • The Temenos or Rhodian Perstyle courtyard, western section of the Bouleuterion Odeon. Ephesus. Turkey.
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  • The columned parapet in front of the ruins of Temple of Domitian. Turkey. Ephesus. Built in honour of Emperor Domitian between 87 and 96 AD, it is the first temple built in Ephesus that was dedicated to an Emperor. The Temple was originally a two floored building: the first floor was used for warehouses and shops, the second floor on the terrace housed the actual temples. The temple was built in prostyle plan, and had eight columns on the short sides and thirteen columns on the long sides.
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