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 | Turkey 2006Eclipse trip to Turkey, March 22 - April 2, 2006. Included visits to Izmir, Ephesus, Selcuk, Aphrodisias, Hieropolis, Pamukkale, Denizli, Antalya, Perge, Aspendos, Side/Manavgat, and of course Istanbul. This is the terrestrial side of the trip only; the eclipse pictures are in the Eclipses and Transits album under Astronomical Images/Solar System. |
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Chasing Shadows236 viewsThe Moon is making progress in its task of covering up the Sun, which is now about 35% obscured.
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Rüstem Pasha Mosque205 viewsNamed for the Grand Vizier and son-in-law of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, this mosque was designed by the great architect Mimar Sinan and completed in 1563.
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Imperial Gate (Bab-i-Humayun)223 viewsMain entrance to Topkapi Palace., leading to the First Courtyard. Guarded by Al Treder, at left.
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Medallion268 viewsThe huge circular medallions date from the renovation of 1847-49 undertaken by Sultan Abdulmajid. They are inscribed with the names of Allah, Muhammad, the first four caliphs, and the grandchildren of Muhammad.
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Concerto221 viewsThe imaginative decadence of the Kaya Side desserts surpassed our wildest expectations.
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Theatre Entrance255 viewsThe tunnel shown in the previous picsture leads to this portal.
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Hunting Scene232 viewsThis finely painted jug featured Turkish noblemen on horseback pursuing various wild animals.
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Nazar Boncugu213 viewsJim Windlinger demonstrates one possible use of the Turkish anti-evil-eye amulet, the Nazar Boncugu. Note on pronunciation: the "c" in "boncugu" is pronounced like an English "j", and the g is silent, so pronounce it as if it were spelled "nazar bonju".
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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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