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  • Didyma. Turkey. Richly decorative marble capital of the colossal and grand 3rd century BC Greek Temple of Apollo. Located on the west coast of Turkey, the 3rd century BC Temple was erected on the site of an older temple destroyed by Darius I of Persia in 494 BC, the temple is nearly 120 metres long and 60 metres wide and is the 3rd largest Greek temple ever built after those of Ephesus and Samos. Only 3 columns remain today from the magnificent original 122 enormous Ionic columns that reached a height of 60 feet and with a diameter of 6 feet around the base.
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  • Model of the Temple of Apollo and the Altar at the ancient Greek sanctuary of Apollo of Claros, Izmir province, 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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  • Hellenistic Sundial dedicated to Dionysus at the ancient sanctuary of Apollo of Claros, Izmir province, Turkey.
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  • Partly inhabited village of Eskihisar which lays amongst the ruins of ancient Stratonikeia, Turkey.
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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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  • 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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  • 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 side of the façade 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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  • 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 possible bouleuterion or seating area attached to the side of the Hellenistic theatre, ancient Stratonicea, Eskihisar, Turkey.
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  • Hellenistic fortifications walls of the Acropolis, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.
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  • Ornate marble cylindrical statue base or pedestal with relief carvings, 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 Theatre located on a natural hill with an inclination of 50 degrees and dates from the Roman period around 2nd century AD, Tripolis on the Meander, Yenicekent, Turkey. The theatre had the capacity to seat 8000 spectators.
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  • The Theatre Baths, sections of the south and west walls have survived, Tripolis on the Meander, Yenicekent, Turkey.
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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 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.
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  • Panoramic view of the archaeological site of Tripolis on the Meander, Yenicekent, Turkey.
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  • View on Acropolis with the ruins of Archaic temple probably dedicated to Zeus Kapitolios, Ancient Greek city of Teos, Sigacik, Turkey.  The temple has a east-west axis and measures 7.30metres wides by 37.40 metres long.
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  • Seat animal paws of 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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  • Excavated ruins of the trade Agora, Magnesia on the Meander, Tekin, Ionia, 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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  • 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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  • 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 pedestals with Greek text along the stoa that surrounds the Sanctuary of Artemis, Magnesia on the Meander, Tekin, Ionia, Turkey.
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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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  • 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.
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  • View from the North of the Agora East side portico stoas, 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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  • View of the portico stoas of the North East corner of the Agora, ancient Greek city of Iasos, Turkey.
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  • Overview of the Agora, ancient Greek city of Iasos, Turkey. In the background is the modern town of Kiyikislacik.
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  • Terrace retaining wall, Labraunda, Turkey.
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  • Ruins of the 4th century BC East Stoa which consisted of a 44.5-metre-long portico of marble Doric columns, Labraunda, Turkey. The columns were 4 metres in heights and behind the column facade were 6 square rooms that were furnished with couches for ritual meals during the feasts.
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  • Inside chamber of the Built Tomb, which stands on the slop above the sanctuary of Labranda, Turkey. Built of large block of gneiss, the tomb dates from the 4th century BC and is believed to be built for a very important person. There are five stone coffins inside and the chamber has a false corbelled vault.
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  • The Built Tomb, which stands on the slop above the sanctuary close to the massive split rock, Labranda, Turkey. Built of large block of gneiss, the tomb dates from the 4th century BC and is believed to be built for a very important person. There are five stone coffins inside and the chamber has a false corbelled vault.
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  • The Temple of Zeus Stratios dating from the 4th century BC, Labranda, Turkey. The marble Ionic temple (6 x 8 columns) was commissioned by the brother Idrieus and Mausolos and its interior was adorned by a cult statute of the Greek God Zeus.
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  • The East Propylon which gave sanctuary access to people arriving via a mountain pass, Labraunda, Turkey.
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  • Architectural elements with ornate carvings of the sanctuary of Hecate (Hekate), Lagina, Yatagan, Turkey. The sanctuary is home to the only known temple dedicated to Hecate (Hekate) a goddess of Greek mythology.
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  • View towards the 2nd century BC Temple of Hecate (Hekate), the Oyuklu mountains are in the distance, Lagina, Yatagan, Turkey. This temple is the only known temple to have been dedicated to Hecate (Hekate) a goddess of Greek mythology. The temple is architecturally pseudodipteral, in the Corinthian order, with a peristyle of 11 columns (long side) by 8; It has a pronaos and cella.  It measured 21.30 by 28 metres.
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  • The temple of Hecate (Hekate) which dates from the 2nd century BC, Lagina, Yatagan, Turkey. This temple is the only known temple to have been dedicated to Hecate (Hekate) a goddess of Greek mythology. The temple is architecturally pseudodipteral, in the Corinthian order, with a peristyle of 11 columns (long side) by 8; It has a pronaos and cella.  It measured 21.30 by 28 metres.
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  • Ancient Greek inscriptions line the Propylon, the entrance to the sanctuary of Greek goddess Hecate (Hekate). Lagina, Yatagan, Turkey. Dating from the Hellenistic period the Propylon is supported by four Ionic columns and connected to the sacred sacrificial altar via the stone paved road. The sides of the Propylon are inscribed in Greek with the names of the temple priests.
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  • The Propylon, the entrance to the sanctuary of Greek goddess Hecate (Hekate). Lagina, Yatagan, Turkey. Dating from the Hellenistic period the Propylon is supported by four Ionic columns and connected to the sacred sacrificial altar via the stone paved road. The sides of the Propylon are inscribed in Greek with the names of the temple priests.
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  • The West Theatre dating from the Hellenistic period, Laodicea, Denizli, Turkey. The theatre cavea (seating) was carved into the hillside and faced west which provided fresh breezes in the afternoon. It had the capacity to seat at least 8000 spectators.
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  • View along East section of the Portico of the North Sacred Agora, Laodicea, Denizli, Turkey. The rectangular North Sacred Agora covers a vast area of 265 x 128 metres. The Agora was lined with a portico of tall Ionic columns which was covered with a pitched roof.
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  • View along East section of the Portico of the North Sacred Agora, Laodicea, Denizli, Turkey. The rectangular North Sacred Agora covers a vast area of 265 x 128 metres. The Agora was lined with a portico of tall Ionic columns which was covered with a pitched roof.
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  • View along East section of the Portico of the North Sacred Agora, Laodicea, Denizli, Turkey. The rectangular North Sacred Agora covers a vast area of 265 x 128 metres. The Agora was lined with a portico of tall Ionic columns which was covered with a pitched roof.
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  • View along East section of the Portico of the North Sacred Agora, Laodicea, Denizli, Turkey. The rectangular North Sacred Agora covers a vast area of 265 x 128 metres. The Agora was lined with a portico of tall Ionic columns which was covered with a pitched roof.
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  • View along the west section of the Portico of the North Sacred Agora, Laodicea, Denizli, Turkey. The rectangular North Sacred Agora covers a vast area of 265 x 128 metres. The Agora was lined with a portico of tall Ionic columns which was covered with a pitched roof.
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  • View of Temple A, which is a prostyle temple of Corinthian order, Laodicea, Denizli, Turkey. The naos rise on a high platform and a stairway of seven steps leads to the naos. The side banisters are arranged as statue pedestals with Greek inscriptions. Temple A was originally dedicated to deities Apollo, Artemis and Aphrodite as well as the imperial cult. It was built in the second half of the 2nd century AD and heavily repaired in the reign of Diocletian (284-305).
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  • View of the courtyard portico of Temple A which is in the background, Laodicea, Denizli, Turkey. Temple A was originally dedicated to deities Apollo, Artemis and Aphrodite as well as the imperial cult. It was built in the second half of the 2nd century AD and heavily repaired in the reign of Diocletian (284-305).
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  • View of 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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  • Interior view of one of the late Roman-Early Byzantine shops that borders the Bath-Gymnasium complex, ancient city of Tralleis, Aydin, Anatolia, Turkey.
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  • 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.
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  • The imposing three arched structure that is part of the Bath-Gymnasium complex, ancient city of Tralleis, Aydin, Anatolia, Turkey. Dated to the 3rd century AD and resembling a Roman Triumphal Arch, the structure dominates the landscape and is known as Uc gozler.
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  • The imposing three arched structure that is part of the Bath-Gymnasium complex, ancient city of Tralleis, Aydin, Anatolia, Turkey. Dated to the 3rd century AD and resembling a Roman Triumphal Arch, the structure dominates the landscape and is known as Uc gozler.
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  • The semi-circular fountain which provided water for the late Roman-Early Byzantine shops, ancient city of Tralleis, Aydin, Anatolia, Turkey. The fountain is in the centre of the shops complex, with 7 shops on either side of it (East and west).
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  • View towards the imposing three arched structure that is part of the Bath-Gymnasium complex, ancient city of Tralleis, Aydin, Anatolia, Turkey. Dated to the 3rd century AD and resembling a Roman Triumphal Arch, the structure dominates the landscape and is known as Uc gozler. In the foreground are the late Roman-Early Byzantine shops and pillars of the colonnaded street.
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  • View towards the imposing three arched structure that is part of the Bath-Gymnasium complex, ancient city of Tralleis, Aydin, Anatolia, Turkey. Dated to the 3rd century AD and resembling a Roman Triumphal Arch, the structure dominates the landscape and is known as Uc gozler. In the foreground are the late Roman-Early Byzantine shops and pillars of the colonnaded street.
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  • The imposing three arched structure that is part of the Bath-Gymnasium complex, ancient city of Tralleis, Aydin, Anatolia, Turkey. Dated to the 3rd century AD and resembling a Roman Triumphal Arch, the structure dominates the landscape and is known as Uc gozler.
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  • Two-storey Hellenistic watch tower, ancient city of Alinda, Caria, Anatolia, Turkey.
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  • A long row of columns divided the second storey of the Hellenistic market hall, ancient city of Alinda, Caria, Anatolia, Turkey. The 90 metres long and 15 metres high Hellenistic market hall, which is constructed of large and bossy blocks has two of its original three stories relatively intact.
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  • Corner section of the 90 metres long and 15 metres high Hellenistic market hall, ancient city of Alinda, Caria, Anatolia, Turkey. The impressive structure which is constructed of large and bossy blocks has two of its original three stories relatively intact.
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  • Roman Aqueduct with four preserved arches, ancient city of Alinda, Caria, Anatolia, Turkey. This section of the aqueduct is 45 metres long and above the arches a water channel is preserved with a few pieces of the covering stones still in place
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  • Ruins of the Roman period central Baths, Alabanda, 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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  • Stage building of the Hellenistic Theatre at Alabanda, ancient city of Caria, Anatolia, Turkey. Columns and capitals seen were redeployed from the nearby Temple of Zeus Chrysaoreus in one of the later remodelling phases. 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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  • Spectators arched entrance 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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  • The Hellenistic Theatre at Alabanda, an ancient city of Caria, Anatolia, Turkey. Theatre is situated on a natural south facing hillside overlooking the fertile green valley. The theatre was altered during the Roman period to accommodate gladiatorial combats and other gruesome activities. The theatre originally could seat 6200 spectators. 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 Hellenistic Theatre at Alabanda, an ancient city of Caria, Anatolia, Turkey. Theatre is situated on a natural south facing hillside overlooking the fertile green valley. The theatre was altered during the Roman period to accommodate gladiatorial combats and other gruesome activities. The theatre originally could seat 6200 spectators. 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 Hellenistic Theatre at Alabanda, an ancient city of Caria, Anatolia, Turkey. Theatre is situated on a natural south facing hillside overlooking the fertile green valley. The theatre was altered during the Roman period to accommodate gladiatorial combats and other gruesome activities. The theatre originally could seat 6200 spectators. 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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  • Hydra. Greece. Partial view of the bustling harbour and waterfront of Hydra town on the Greek island of Hydra. Shaped like a perfect horseshoe, the harbour is filled with colourful bobbing fishing boats and enclosed by distinctive 17th and 18th century Venetian built stone mansions that ascend amphitheatrically from the steep slopes to the turquoise seas of the port. Hydra is ninety minutes from Piraeus and is part of the Saronic Gulf archipelago.
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  • Church of Aghios Nikolaos (Saint Nicholas) and war memorial in the village of Pyrgos, Sanorini, Greece. The church dates back to 1660.
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  • Stepped narrow winding whitewashed pathway in Pyrgos village, Santorini, Greece
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  • Blue door on a narrow winding whitewashed pathway in Pyrgos village, Santorini, Greece
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  • Narrow winding whitewashed pathway in Pyrgos village, Santorini, Greece
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  • Cobbled stepped pathway in Pyrgos village, Santorini, Greece
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  • Panoramic view from Pyrgos village of the North west side of Santorini, dominated by whitewashed buildings.
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  • Rear view of the whitewashed church of Saint (Agia) Theodosia dominates the skyline of the village of Pyrgos, Santorini, Greece. The current church was built in 1965 on the ruins of a 17th century church which was destroyed by an earthquake in 1956.
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  • Pristine white sands of Squeaky Beach, Wilsons Promontory National Park, Victoria, Australia.
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  • Pristine white sands of Squeaky Beach, Wilsons Promontory National Park, Victoria, Australia.
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  • Orange rustic colours of Lichen, a composite organism growing on a colossal boulder at Squeaky Beach, Wilsons Promontory National Park, Victoria, Australia.
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  • Didyma. Turkey. Carved marble Medusa head with its serpentine curls at the sanctuary of Apollo. This famous giant carved marble Medusa head with its sepentine curls was part of the front frieze on the architrave of the colossal and grand 3rd century BC Greek Temple of Apollo at Didyma on the west coast of Turkey.
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  • Didyma. Turkey. Medusa head which was part of a frieze on the architrave of the colossal 3rd century BC Greek Temple of Apollo.
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  • Didyma. Turkey. Carved marble Medusa head with its serpentine curls at the sanctuary of Apollo. This famous giant carved marble Medusa head with its sepentine curls was part of the front frieze on the architrave of the colossal and grand 3rd century BC Greek Temple of Apollo at Didyma on the west coast of Turkey.
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  • 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 on a Exedra, a semicircular recess where visitors sat and conversed, ancient Greek sanctuary of Apollo of Claros, Turkey.
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  • The Propylon – entrance and Temple of Apollo in the background, ancient Greek sanctuary of Apollo of Claros, Turkey.
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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Greek inscriptions amongst the ruins of the stage - skene 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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  • 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 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 Peristyle House courtyard, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.
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  • Hellenistic fortifications walls of the Acropolis, Metropolis, Ionia, Turkey.
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