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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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Entrance to The Audience Chamber3 viewsMain entrance to the Audience Chamber (Arz Odasi), with the small fountain of Suleiman I to the right, and to the left the large Gifts Window, where entrants left their presents for the Sultan.
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Sanitary Facility Inspection2 viewsConducted by Dr. Patricia Bush, M.D. The latrines featured running water 24/7.
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North Agora viewed from the Acropolis2 viewsThe north agora is a large public square (202 X 72 m), originally enclosed by stoas (porches) on all sides. Parts of the south and east stoas have remained standing since antiquity, and the north stoa was partially uncovered in excavations in the 1960s. Archaeologists believe this was the original center of Hellenistic Aphrodisias.
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Stairway to Library of Celsus3 viewsDon't trip on the steps.
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Binocular Projection, continued4 viewsThe Moon has now covered up about half the Sun's disk.
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Entrance to the Imperial Council Hall1 viewsThe Grand Vizier and the various ministers held their deliberations here, while the Sultan could watch hidden through a golden grille upstairs and order someone strangled or beheaded when they said something that displeased him..
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Sales Pitch2 viewsWonderful wares for tourists richer than me.
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The Crowning Touch2 viewsThe towel folded in the shape of a swan, with rose petals sprinkled over it, was unlike anything I've seen before or since, and it was just one of the many features that put the Kaya Side in a class by itself.

Last additions - Turkey 2006
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Birdbath6 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 Guard7 viewsOne guard relieves another at the Sultan's Gate.Oct 21, 2019
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Palace Garden6 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 Fountain7 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 Sultan9 viewsApproaching the Saltanat Kapısı (Sultan's Gate) at Dolmabahçe Palace.Oct 21, 2019
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Palace Guard7 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 Sandie7 viewsIn the garden of the Dolmabahçe Palace.Oct 21, 2019
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Lioness with Cubs5 viewsMischievous little devils.Oct 21, 2019

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