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  • Inscribed pillars beside the Hellenistic altar of Apollo at the ancient Greek sanctuary of Apollo of Claros, Izmir province, Turkey. Located 30 metres away from the Temple of Apollo, the Altar is rectangular in shape and measures 9x18 metres.
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  • Partly inhabited village of Eskihisar which lays amongst the ruins of ancient Stratonikeia, Turkey.
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  • Crepidoma of the Augustus-Imperial Temple situated on the upper terrace south of the theatre, ancient Stratonicea, Eskihisar, Turkey.  Facing north-south, the peripteral temple was built in the Ionic order and has three – stepped crepidoma.
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  • 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.
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  • Cavea retaining wall of the Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
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  • Seating inscribed with Greek letters at the large ancient stadium, Magnesia on the Meander, Tekin, Ionia, Turkey. The Stadium had the capacity to seat over 30,000 spectators and is one on the largest from the ancient world. It was only recently excavated and in in an excellent state of preservation due to it being buried and hidden by the deep deposits of silt from the Meander River.
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  • The small theatre, possibly Roman period and unfinished, Magnesia on the Meander, Tekin, Ionia, Turkey. There is a tunnel that wraps around the orchestra that would have allowed performers to make spectacular entrances.
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  • Greek inscriptions on pedestals just beside The Propylon - monumental gate that links the Artemis Sanctuary to the Agora. Magnesia on the Meander, Tekin, Ionia, Turkey. The propylon dates from around the first century BC and gives access to the large Agora (188 x 99 metres). The architect responsible for the elegant Agora Ionic stoa was the famous Hermogenes of Priene (late 3rd - early 2nd century BC).
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  • Greek inscriptions on pedestals just beside The Propylon - monumental gate that links the Artemis Sanctuary to the Agora. Magnesia on the Meander, Tekin, Ionia, Turkey. The propylon dates from around the first century BC and gives access to the large Agora (188 x 99 metres). The architect responsible for the elegant Agora Ionic stoa was the famous Hermogenes of Priene (late 3rd - early 2nd century BC).
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  • Water channel possibly for the sacred spring pool within the Sanctuary of Artemis, Magnesia on the Meander, Tekin, Ionia, Turkey.
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  • Section of the Agora East side portico architrave with its double Ancient Greek inscription, ancient Greek city of Iasos, Turkey. The porticoes stoas construction is dated to the Roman period between 136 and 138 AD.
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  • The south stoa and the bouleuterion - council house - located in the south west corner of the Agora, ancient Greek city of Iasos, Turkey. The bouleuterion was originally built in the 4th century BC and then modified during the Roman period around the 1st century AD.
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  • 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.
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  • Unknown stepped structure in the South east area of the sanctuary of Hecate (Hekate), Lagina, Yatagan, Turkey.
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  • Looking along Doric Stoa North West wing to the South West stepped corner of the sanctuary of Hecate (Hekate), Lagina, Yatagan, Turkey. The Doric Stoa enclosed the sanctuary and measured 150 x 135 metres.
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  • Side street off Syria Street along the 400-metre-long section from the west end to the East Byzantine Gate, Laodicea, Denizli, Turkey. Built in the years of AD84-85, the Street is one of the main streets of the city and extends for 900 metres and was lined with roofed Doric porticoes.
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  • 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.
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  • Two-storey Hellenistic watch tower, ancient city of Alinda, Caria, Anatolia, Turkey.
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  • Diazoma arched exit / entrance tunnel of the Hellenistic theatre of ancient Alinda, Caria, Anatolia, Turkey. Dated to early 2nd century BC, the well-preserved south facing theatre could seat 5000 spectators and retains most of its seating, although the cavea and orchestra is overflowing with olive trees. The Hellenistic retaining wall is work of skilled craftsmen. The theatre was modified during the Roman period.
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  • Ruins of the Hellenistic Ionic Temple of Apollo Isotimus, Alabanda, ancient city of Caria, Anatolia, Turkey. The temple was of peripteral plan (8 x 13 columns) and measured 35 x 22 metres. The frieze portrayed a battle of Greeks and Amazons (Amazonomachy). The city was also known as Antiochia of the Chrysaorians and is located near Doganyurt, Cine, Aydın Province, southwestern Turkey.
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  • Section of the Hellenistic Doric Temple of Zeus Chrysaoreus, Alabanda, ancient city of Caria, Anatolia, Turkey. Dating from around 200 BC the temple has peripteral plan (6 x 11 columns) and comprised a pronaos and a cella without a opisthodomos. The city was also known as Antiochia of the Chrysaorians and is located near Doganyurt, Cine, Aydın Province, southwestern Turkey.
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  • West view (entrance) of the Hellenistic Doric Temple of Zeus Chrysaoreus, Alabanda, ancient city of Caria, Anatolia, Turkey. Dating from around 200 BC the temple has peripteral plan (6 x 11 columns) and comprised a pronaos and a cella without a opisthodomos. The city was also known as Antiochia of the Chrysaorians and is located near Doganyurt, Cine, Aydın Province, southwestern Turkey.
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  • The bossed ashlar retaining wall of the Hellenistic Theatre at Alabanda, an ancient city of Caria, Anatolia, Turkey. The Theatre is situated on a natural south facing hillside overlooking the fertile green valley and originally could seat 6200 spectators. The theatre was altered during the Roman period to accommodate gladiatorial combats and other gruesome activities. The city was also known as Antiochia of the Chrysaorians and is located near Doganyurt, Cine, Aydın Province, southwestern Turkey.
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  • Ancient artefacts fill the orchestra area of the Hellenistic Theatre at Alabanda, ancient city of Caria, Anatolia, Turkey. The Theatre is situated on a natural south facing hillside overlooking the fertile green valley and originally could seat 6200 spectators. The theatre was altered during the Roman period to accommodate gladiatorial combats and other gruesome activities. The city was also known as Antiochia of the Chrysaorians and is located near Doganyurt, Cine, Aydın Province, southwestern Turkey.
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  • View of the semi-circular cavea of the Bouleuterion or council house Alabanda, an ancient city of Caria, Anatolia, Turkey. The Bouleuterion is dated to the late Hellenistic period. The city was also known as Antiochia of the Chrysaorians and is located near Doganyurt, Cine, Aydın Province, southwestern Turkey.
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  • Section of the Byzantine fortification walls and watchtowers at Alabanda, an ancient city of Caria, Anatolia, Turkey. The city was also known as Antiochia of the Chrysaorians and is located near Doganyurt, Cine, Aydın Province, southwestern Turkey.
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  • Honour monuments flanked the sacred road which is submerged as the sanctuary lies below the water table. Claros, Turkey.  The sacred road linked the Temple and sanctuary of Apollo Claros to the ancient mother Greek city of Notion located south on the seaside.
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  • Part view of the ruins of the Doric Temple of Apollo, ancient Greek sanctuary of Apollo of Claros, Turkey. The large (26 x 46 meters) temple dates from around the 3rd century BC and follows a peripteral plan (6 by 11 columns). It is unique in that it is the only Doric temple built in Ionia and that it has two adytons beneath the cella.
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  • Ancient Greek text inscriptions on a large fragment of stone artefact at the ancient sanctuary of Apollo of Claros, Izmir province, Turkey.
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  • Ancient Greek inscriptions cover a stone pillar monumen at the Propylon – Entrance of the ancient Greek sanctuary of Apollo of Claros, Turkey.
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  • View of the Propylon, katagogion and Exdrea at the ancient Greek sanctuary of Apollo of Claros, Izmir province, Turkey. The Propylon is the monumental entrance to the sanctuary, The Katagogion was inn or hotel for visitors and the Exedra is a semicircular recess where visors sat and conversed.
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  • Partly inhabited village of Eskihisar which lays amongst the ruins of ancient Stratonikeia, Turkey.
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  • Partly inhabited village of Eskihisar which lays amongst the ruins of ancient Stratonikeia, Turkey.
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  • Partly inhabited village of Eskihisar which lays amongst the ruins of ancient Stratonikeia, Turkey.
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  • Partly inhabited village of Eskihisar which lays amongst the ruins of ancient Stratonikeia, Turkey.
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  • Partly inhabited village of Eskihisar which lays amongst the ruins of ancient Stratonikeia, Turkey.
    Turkey_Stratonikeia_124.jpg
  • Partly inhabited village of Eskihisar which lays amongst the ruins of ancient Stratonikeia, Turkey.
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  • The interior north anta wall of the Bouleuterion which has Greek inscriptions, The Bouleuterion was the council chamber used for council meetings and assemblies and dates from the second half of the 1st century BC.
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  • The façade of the north anta wall of the Bouleuterion which has Latin inscriptions, The Bouleuterion was the council chamber used for council meetings and assemblies and dates from the second half of the 1st century BC.
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  • The façade of the north anta wall of the Bouleuterion which has Latin inscriptions, The Bouleuterion was the council chamber used for council meetings and assemblies and dates from the second half of the 1st century BC.
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  • The façade of the north anta wall of the Bouleuterion which has Latin inscriptions, The Bouleuterion was the council chamber used for council meetings and assemblies and dates from the second half of the 1st century BC.
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  • The Bouleuterion – the council chamber used for assembly, which dates from the second half of the 1st century BC. , ancient Stratonicea, Eskihisar, Turkey.
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  • South entrance exit staircase of the Bouleuterion, ancient Stratonicea, Eskihisar, Turkey. The Bouleuterion was the council chamber used for council meetings and assemblies and dates from the second half of the 1st century BC.
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  • Close up view of the Augustus-Imperial Temple situated on the upper terrace south of the theatre, ancient Stratonicea, Eskihisar, Turkey.  Facing north-south, the peripteral temple was built in the Ionic order and has three – stepped crepidoma.
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  • Entrance to the Temenos terrace of the Augustus-Imperial Temple, ancient Stratonicea, Eskihisar, Turkey. The Temenos is situated on the upper terrace south of the theatre.
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  • A carved Thyrsus, part of the decoration of the scene of the Hellenistic theatre, ancient Stratonicea, Eskihisar, Turkey. Built on a natural slope, the theatre is of Greek type with two diazomas and its cavea faces north with view of the city. It was modified in the Roman period and its seating capacity was approximately 15,000 spectators.
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  • Proedria - throne-like seats in the front rows of the Hellenistic theatre, ancient Stratonicea, Eskihisar, Turkey. Built on a natural slope, the theatre is of Greek type with two diazomas and its cavea faces north with view of the city. It was modified in the Roman period and its seating capacity was approximately 15,000 spectators.
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  • Cavea (seating) of the Hellenistic theatre, built on a natural slope of a hill, ancient Stratonicea, Eskihisar, Turkey. The theatre is of Greek type with two diazomas and its cavea faces north with view of the city. It was modified in the Roman period and its seating capacity was approximately 15,000 spectators.
    Turkey_Stratonikeia_039.jpg
  • The Hellenistic theatre, built on a natural slope of a hill, ancient Stratonicea, Eskihisar, Turkey. The theatre is of Greek type with two diazomas and its cavea faces north with view of the city. It was modified in the Roman period and its seating capacity was approximately 15,000 spectators.
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  • Ruins in the area of the Palestra and Roman Baths, ancient Stratonicea, Eskihisar, Turkey.
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  • Architectural element with Greek inscriptions the area of the Palestra and Roman Baths, ancient Stratonicea, Eskihisar, Turkey.
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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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  • 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.
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  • 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
  • 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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  • Section of the entablature of the Palestra portico with Greek inscriptions, Roman Imperial Bath and Palaestra complex, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The complex square is surrounded with colonnaded porticoes with geometric mosaics.
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  • Paved geometric mosaics surround the Palestra, Roman Imperial Bath and Palaestra complex, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey. The complex square is surrounded with colonnaded porticoes with geometric mosaics.
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  • The Peristyle House courtyard, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.
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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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  • Upper unrestored level of the Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.  The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
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  • The Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.  The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
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  • The Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.  The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
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  • The Hellenistic theatre of Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.  The well-preserved theatre was completely buried in earth until excavations began in 1990. The theatre was modified during the Roman period and has the capacity to seat 4000 spectators.
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  • Hellenistic fortifications walls of the Acropolis, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.
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  • The seven stepped platform on the north side (east corner) 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.
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  • The seven stepped platform and Stoa -  Portico on the North 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.
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  • The west side Stoa (Portico) of the Late Roman Agora, Tripolis on the Meander, Yenicekent, Turkey.
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  • The west side Stoa (Portico) of the Late Roman Agora, Tripolis on the Meander, Yenicekent, Turkey.
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  • The west side Stoa (Portico) of the Late Roman Agora, Tripolis on the Meander, Yenicekent, Turkey.
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  • The west side Stoa (Portico) of the Late Roman Agora, Tripolis on the Meander, Yenicekent, Turkey.
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  • Greek inscribed column capital on Hierapolis Street one of the main arteries of ancient city, Tripolis on the Meander, Yenicekent, Turkey. The street is adjacent the Late Roman Agora.
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  • Hierapolis Street one of the main arteries of ancient city, Tripolis on the Meander, Yenicekent, Turkey. The street is adjacent the Late Roman Agora.
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  • Greek inscribed marble block sited in the early 5th century AD fortification walls of the Colonnaded street, Tripolis on the Meander, Yenicekent, Turkey. The street runs in a north-southerly direction and in the early 5th century AD fortification walls were constructed on its north side.
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  • Water barrel vaulted arched cistern dating from the Roman period, Ancient Greek city of Teos, Sigacik, Turkey. The rectangular structure is built of mortared rubble and has sixteen arched niches on its front façade looking north and tow on its west side.
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  • Foundations of a Hellenistic Ionic peripteral Temple located in the Agora, Ancient Greek city of Teos, Sigacik, Turkey. Dating from around the 2nd century BCE, the temple comprised of a tripartite division of Pronaos, naos and opisthodomos and measures 18.40 metres long side by 8.10 metres short side. The deity it was dedicated to is unknown.
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  • The Hellenistic Bouleuterion – council house - located adjacent the Agora, Ancient Greek city of Teos, Sigacik, Turkey. The Bouleuterion had the capacity to seat 850 people and it main purpose was for political meetings, however an inscription dated to 200 BCE shows that musical and grammar performances took place there as well.
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  • The Hellenistic Bouleuterion – council house - located adjacent the Agora, Ancient Greek city of Teos, Sigacik, Turkey. The Bouleuterion had the capacity to seat 850 people and it main purpose was for political meetings, however an inscription dated to 200 BCE shows that musical and grammar performances took place there as well.
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  • The Greek Theatre is located on the south eastern slopes of the Acropolis, Ancient Greek city of Teos, Sigacik, Turkey. Unfortunately a large amount of the stones of the seats were removed during the Ottoman period for the construction of a mediaeval castle.
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  • Hellenistic Temple of Dionysus, designed in 220-205 BCE by the architect Hermogenes of Priene, Ancient Greek city of Teos, Sigacik, Turkey. The Temple of Dionysus is of Ionic orders and has a regular tripartite plan with a trapezoidal temenos. The Temenos was surrounded by four stoas: two Doric (north and south) and two Ionic (east and west). The plan is eustylos peripteral with six columns on a shorter side and eleven on the longer.
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  • Hellenistic Temple of Dionysus, designed in 220-205 BCE by the architect Hermogenes of Priene, Ancient Greek city of Teos, Sigacik, Turkey. The Temple of Dionysus is of Ionic orders and has a regular tripartite plan with a trapezoidal temenos. The Temenos was surrounded by four stoas: two Doric (north and south) and two Ionic (east and west). The plan is eustylos peripteral with six columns on a shorter side and eleven on the longer.
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  • West section of the four-kilometre-long Hellenistic city walls which encircled an area of sixty five hectares, Ancient Greek city of Teos, Sigacik, Turkey.
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  • The elegant Ionic stoa of the large Agora (188 x 99 metres). Magnesia on the Meander, Tekin, Ionia, Turkey. The architect responsible for the elegant Agora Ionic stoa was the famous Hermogenes of Priene (late 3rd - early 2nd century BC).
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  • Running or contests starting gates of the large ancient stadium, Magnesia on the Meander, Tekin, Ionia, Turkey. The Stadium had the capacity to seat over 30,000 spectators and is one on the largest from the ancient world. It was only recently excavated and in in an excellent state of preservation due to it being buried and hidden by the deep deposits of silt from the Meander River.
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  • Architectural decoration at the sphendone - curved end of the large ancient stadium, Magnesia on the Meander, Tekin, Ionia, Turkey. The Stadium had the capacity to seat over 30,000 spectators and is one on the largest from the ancient world. It was only recently excavated and in in an excellent state of preservation due to it being buried and hidden by the deep deposits of silt from the Meander River.
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  • View of the large ancient stadium, Magnesia on the Meander, Tekin, Ionia, Turkey. The Stadium had the capacity to seat over 30,000 spectators and is one on the largest from the ancient world. It was only recently excavated and in in an excellent state of preservation due to it being buried and hidden by the deep deposits of silt from the Meander River.
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  • View of the large ancient stadium, Magnesia on the Meander, Tekin, Ionia, Turkey. The Stadium had the capacity to seat over 30,000 spectators and is one on the largest from the ancient world. It was only recently excavated and in in an excellent state of preservation due to it being buried and hidden by the deep deposits of silt from the Meander River.
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  • View of the large ancient stadium, Magnesia on the Meander, Tekin, Ionia, Turkey. The Stadium had the capacity to seat over 30,000 spectators and is one on the largest from the ancient world. It was only recently excavated and in in an excellent state of preservation due to it being buried and hidden by the deep deposits of silt from the Meander River.
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  • The small theatre, possibly Roman period and unfinished, Magnesia on the Meander, Tekin, Ionia, Turkey. There is a tunnel that wraps around the orchestra that would have allowed performers to make spectacular entrances.
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  • The small theatre, possibly Roman period and unfinished, Magnesia on the Meander, Tekin, Ionia, Turkey. There is a tunnel that wraps around the orchestra that would have allowed performers to make spectacular entrances.
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  • The small theatre, possibly Roman period and unfinished, Magnesia on the Meander, Tekin, Ionia, Turkey. There is a tunnel that wraps around the orchestra that would have allowed performers to make spectacular entrances.
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  • Elegant Ionic capital and column of the Agora (188 x 99 metres). Magnesia on the Meander, Tekin, Ionia, Turkey. The architect responsible for the elegant Agora Ionic stoa was the famous Hermogenes of Priene (late 3rd - early 2nd century BC).
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  • The elegant Ionic stoa of the large Agora (188 x 99 metres). Magnesia on the Meander, Tekin, Ionia, Turkey. The architect responsible for the elegant Agora Ionic stoa was the famous Hermogenes of Priene (late 3rd - early 2nd century BC).
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  • The Propylon - monumental gate that links the Artemis Sanctuary to the Agora. Magnesia on the Meander, Tekin, Ionia, Turkey. The propylon dates from around the first century BC and gives access to the large Agora (188 x 99 metres). The architect responsible for the elegant Agora Ionic stoa was the famous Hermogenes of Priene (late 3rd - early 2nd century BC).
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  • Ruins of the Hellenistic Temple of Artemis Leucopryne built in the second century BC, Magnesia on the Meander, Tekin, Ionia, Turkey. The temple was built on the foundations of an earlier Archaic 6th century BC temple and its architect was the famous Hermogenes of Priene (late 3rd - early 2nd century BC).  The Temple is pseudo dipteral type in Ionic order with 15 columns x 8 columns and standing on a large platform measuring 41 x 67 metres. Its frieze was 175 metres long and represented the Amazonomachy. It is one of the largest and most beautiful Temples built.
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  • Statue pedestal with ancient Greek text, Agora propylon is in the background, Sanctuary of Artemis, Magnesia on the Meander, Tekin, Ionia, Turkey. The Propylon - monumental gate links the Artemis Sanctuary to the Agora.
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  • Entrance to the Acropolis which was converted to fortress by the Knights of Rhodes in the Middle Ages. ancient Greek city of Iasos, Turkey.
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  • Ruins of South East residential area beside the theatre, ancient Greek city of Iasos, Turkey.
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  • Ruins of South East residential area beside the theatre, ancient Greek city of Iasos, Turkey.
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  • View of the portico stoas of the North East corner of the Agora, ancient Greek city of Iasos, Turkey.
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  • View along the East stoa of the Agora towards the North corner, ancient Greek city of Iasos, Turkey. The porticoes stoas construction is dated to the Roman period between 136 and 138 AD.
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