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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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Gaius Julius Zoilus586 viewsPerhaps captured by pirates, Zoilus was sold to Julius Caesar. Upon Caesar's assassination, Zoilus was passed to his heir Octavian, who eventually freed him. Zoilus returned to his native city a wealthy man, and became a leading citizen, initiating an expansive building program.
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Column Detail610 viewsThe capitals of the marble columns displayed some extremely intricate filigree work.
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Welcome569 viewsThe Kaya Side Hotel's kitchen team went all-out for the post-eclipse celebration.
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Maiden's Tower - Kiz Kulesi524 viewsAccessible only by boat, this tower on a tiny islet in the Bosphorus is a place of legend. It also has a restaurant where we would enjoy a farewell journey the following evening.
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Stone Ramp594 viewsThe dimly-lit passageway from the upper gallery to the ground floor.
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Where Carpets Are Made593 viewsEntrance to the Dogus Hali Carpet Factory.
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Calligraphy576 viewsI greatly enjoy the elegant stylized Arabic script decorating these plates, although for all I know it may say something like "Death to Infidels" or "You are the illegitimate offspring of an unholy union between a donkey and a camel."
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Gold Inlay587 viewsOver 420 pounds of gold were used in the construction of the Dolmabahçe Palace.
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Birdbath575 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 Guard628 viewsOne guard relieves another at the Sultan's Gate.Oct 21, 2019
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Palace Garden642 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 Fountain672 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 Sultan606 viewsApproaching the Saltanat Kapısı (Sultan's Gate) at Dolmabahçe Palace.Oct 21, 2019
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Palace Guard660 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 Sandie532 viewsIn the garden of the Dolmabahçe Palace.Oct 21, 2019
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Lioness with Cubs560 viewsMischievous little devils.Oct 21, 2019
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