Aphrodisias, 3/26/2006

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The Portico of Tiberius3 viewsBegun in the reign of Tiberius, for whom it was named, the Portico includes a large pool, 175 m long, 25 m wide and 1 m deep.

Skinny-Dipping Pool1 viewsIn the pool enclosed by the Portico of Tiberius, devotees of Aphrodite could frolic in the nude and disport themselves in all manner of lascivious activities. (Of course I just made that up.)

A Corner of the Sebasteion1 viewsPart of the building program of Zoilus, this was a temple dedicated to the first Roman Emperor, Augustus - who, of course, also happened to be Zoilus' benefactor. Sebasteios is the Greek form of the Latin name Augustus.

Sebasteion2 viewsSolidly built, but not earthquake-proof.

Sebasteion - Temple of Augustus3 viewsMembers of our tour group check out the Sebasteion.

Sandie strolling by the Sebasteion2 viewsThe Sebasteion was jointly dedicated to Augustus and the goddess Aphrodite. The Emperor Augustus, as nephew and adopted son of Julius Caesar, was a member of the Julian family, which claimed descent from the goddess Venus, the Roman name for Aphrodite.

Relaxation at the Sebasteion2 viewsOur tour group takes a break, relaxing by the ruins of the Sebasteion.

The Temple of Aphrodite2 viewsAfter the conversion of the Roman Empire to Christianity in the fourth century AD, Aphrodisias remained a center of pagan worship and became a focus of resistance to Christianization.

The Temple of Aphrodite2 viewsIn the late fifth century, after the suppression of a pagan-oriented rebellion against the Eastern Roman Emperor Zeno, the Temple was expanded and converted into a Christian basilica.

The Bouleterion, or Odeon2 viewsCity council meetings were held here. Originally had a vaulted ceiling and seated 1,750 people, but the upper seating rows have collapsed, along with the roof. Dates from the late second or early third century AD.

The Stadium at Aphrodisias1 viewsOne of the largest and best-preserved structures of its kind, the Stadium seated 30,000 people.

The Stadium at Aphrodisias5 viewsRuins infested by members of our tour group.

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