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Izmir, 3/22 - 3/23/2006


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Ephesus, 3/24/2006


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Aegean Free Zone, 3/25/2006


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Space Camp Turkey, 3/25/2006


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Aphrodisias, 3/26/2006


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Hierapolis-Pamukkale, 3/27/2006


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Denizli - Dogus Hali Carpets


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Taurus Mountains, 3/27/2006


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Antalya, 3/27/2006


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Side, 3/28/2006


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Aspendos, 3/28/2006


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Kursunlu Falls, 3/28/2006


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Random files - Turkey 2006
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Lioness Suckling Cubs247 viewsLions are always a favorite symbol of royalty, and the Ottomans were no exception.
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Automobile of Unknown Origin275 viewsI could not identify the make or model of this car, and I've never seen one like it before or since.
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Mihrab226 viewsThe mihrab is a niche in the wall of a mosque that indicates the qibla, i.e. the direction of Mecca, toward which Muslims should face when praying. In Aya Sophia, it occupies the same spot as the Christian altar before the Turkish conquest.
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The Grand Theater of Ephesus223 viewsBuilt at the foot of Panayir Mountain, the Grand Theater dates from the first century A.D. Other than the Temple of Artemis, which no longer exists, it was the most imposing structure of Ephesus.
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The Temple of Aphrodite231 viewsIn the late fifth century, after the suppression of a pagan-oriented rebellion against the Eastern Roman Emperor Zeno, the Temple was expanded and converted into a Christian basilica.
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Stonework Close-up254 viewsIntricate stone carvings grace the walls of the theater.
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Blue Mosque - interior241 viewsThe mosque has over 200 stained-glass windows. The glass for the windows was a gift from Venice to the Sultan.
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Minbar221 viewsThe pulpit from which the Imam delivered sermons on Fridays. Obviously not part of the original cathedral, the minbar was added during the reign of Murad III (1574–1595).

Last additions - Turkey 2006
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Birdbath246 viewsThis exquisite garden fixture appears to be something like a birdbath, but there was no placard to indicate its purpose.Oct 21, 2019
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Changing of the Guard251 viewsOne guard relieves another at the Sultan's Gate.Oct 21, 2019
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Palace Garden264 viewsMuch attention and care was devoted to the flowers growing on the grounds of the Dolmabahçe Palace, and the flowers showed their appreciation.Oct 21, 2019
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Garden Fountain282 viewsThe elaborate and beautiful fountain in front of the entrance to the Selamlık (public section) of the Dolmabahçe palace.Oct 21, 2019
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Gate of the Sultan229 viewsApproaching the Saltanat Kapısı (Sultan's Gate) at Dolmabahçe Palace.Oct 21, 2019
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Palace Guard294 viewsThe guard in front of the Sultan's Gate stands in his spotless dress uniform, perfectly rigid, unmoving, unblinking. Reminded me of the KGB guards at Lenin's Tomb in Moscow.Oct 21, 2019
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Jerry and Sandie207 viewsIn the garden of the Dolmabahçe Palace.Oct 21, 2019
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Lioness with Cubs226 viewsMischievous little devils.Oct 21, 2019

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