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Kestros616 viewsA close shot of the recumbent river god, who as ever was too lazy to protect his shrine from the barbarian hordes.
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Column Fragment705 viewsCapital of a column that supported the roof of the Theodosian Aya Sophia.
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The High-Rent District724 viewsWe were assured that property values along the Bosphorus were some of the highest in the world. I don't doubt it, but one wonders about the consequences of sea-level rise for these elegant waterfront properties.
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Mihrab732 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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Gates of Mazeus and Mithridates726 viewsServed as entrances to the Commercial Agora. Built by two former slaves to honor Emperor Augustus, who gave them their freedom.
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It's Miller Time!751 viewsEven in an Islamic country, you can't get away from beer ads.
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The Hierapolis Necropolis713 viewsTombs of rich people. Potter's field this ain't.
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Touchdown - and we're still in one piece!778 viewsChuck beams his satisfaction at bringing the Discovery to a successful touchdown.
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Birdbath688 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 Guard737 viewsOne guard relieves another at the Sultan's Gate.Oct 21, 2019
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Palace Garden750 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 Fountain743 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 Sultan726 viewsApproaching the Saltanat Kapısı (Sultan's Gate) at Dolmabahçe Palace.Oct 21, 2019
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Palace Guard775 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 Sandie631 viewsIn the garden of the Dolmabahçe Palace.Oct 21, 2019
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Lioness with Cubs696 viewsMischievous little devils.Oct 21, 2019
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