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Don't walk under me848 viewsIf that stone ever fell on anyone, it would hurt.
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The Stadium at Aphrodisias678 viewsPam Bloxham, Jim Windlinger and the Lindquists check out the Stadium.
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Chuck Mattox on the MMU660 viewsThe Manned Maneuvering Unit (MMU) is another contraption the purpose of which I'm totally ignorant, and Chuck looks a bit bemused by it too.
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The Fountain of Trajan664 viewsDedicated (surprise!) to the Emperor Trajan (reigned AD 98-117), under whom the Roman Empire reached its greatest territorial extent.
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Stage Backdrop608 viewsAlthough the stage itself has not survived, the columns on which it rested are still in place, and the backdrop, known as the "scaenae frons", is still intact.
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Temple of Apollo600 viewsThis Apollo, the chief god of Hierapolis, was linked to an ancient Anatolian sun-god, Lairbenos.
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A Feast for the Eye586 viewsA fabulous array of ceramics is displayed on these shelves to lure passers-by into the store.
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The Dying Room686 viewsThe vats are filled with dyes of various colors, to be applied to the thread before it is sent to the looms.
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Birdbath621 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 Guard674 viewsOne guard relieves another at the Sultan's Gate.Oct 21, 2019
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Palace Garden694 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 Fountain697 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 Sultan665 viewsApproaching the Saltanat Kapısı (Sultan's Gate) at Dolmabahçe Palace.Oct 21, 2019
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Palace Guard714 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 Sandie581 viewsIn the garden of the Dolmabahçe Palace.Oct 21, 2019
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Lioness with Cubs618 viewsMischievous little devils.Oct 21, 2019
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