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The Hellenistic Gate205 viewsAfter entering through the Roman Gate, one comes to the Hellenistic gate, which dates back to the 3rd century BC. I don't know why the Romans thought the city needed another gate, especially because the Hellenistic Gate is the most imposing building of the city and was a formidable bulwark, far better suited to protect the city with its twin towers and its horseshoe-shaped courtyard at the back. The towers had three floors and were crowned by a conical roof.Aug 22, 2019
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Roman Gate245 viewsA visit to Perge begins by entering through the Roman Gate, built in the reign of Septimius Severus (193-211 AD).Aug 22, 2019
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Heart of Ancient Perge227 viewsAn overview of the Hellenistic Gate, Roman Baths, and Agora.Aug 22, 2019
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Main Street Perge223 viewsPam Bloxham and Cherie Rabideaux inspect the remains of storefronts lining Main Street en route to the Nymphaeum, close to the Acropolis.Aug 22, 2019
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View from the Window207 viewsThis picture was taken from the "window" at the top of the Nymphaeum. Water flowed from beneath the statue of Kestros down the channel in the middle of the main street to the city gate.Aug 22, 2019
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Hydraulic Engineering264 viewsWeirs were built into the channel to regulate the flow of water and keep the level even.Aug 22, 2019
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Stoa and Acropolis217 viewsLooking down the stoa on the east side of the Agora toward the Acropolis, wtih some of the Byzantine-era ruins on top of it.Aug 22, 2019
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Detail of the Nymphaeum235 viewsA close-up of some of the stonework in front of the fountain.Aug 21, 2019
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Roman Baths245 viewsA section of the Roman Baths near the city gates.Aug 21, 2019
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Kestros220 viewsA close shot of the recumbent river god, who as ever was too lazy to protect his shrine from the barbarian hordes.Aug 21, 2019
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View from the Acropolis223 viewsSandie climbed halfway up the hill above the Nymphaeum to get this stunning overview of the ancient city of Perge.Aug 21, 2019
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Barbarian Onslaught244 viewsSavage heathens from the north approach the sacred shrine of the river god Kestros, with sinister intentions of plundering the gold and jewels which obviously must be hidden therein. Will the river god use his divine powers to protect his turf and strike the rogues dead?Aug 21, 2019
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