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The Amphitheater at Aphrodisias571 viewsThe theater was built in the late first century BC under the patronage of Gaius Julius Zoilus, a native of Aphrodisias who had become a slave of Julius Caesar but was freed by his heir Octavian. Returning to his birthplace a wealthy man, Zoilus initiated a vast building program, of which the Amphitheater was one of the first fruits.Jul 15, 2019
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Stage Building585 viewsThe amphitheater's stage building originally consisted of 3 stories, only one of which has been restored.Jul 15, 2019
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View from the Amphitheater597 viewsOverlooking the South Agora and the Baths of Hadrian (background, right).Jul 15, 2019
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Spring Blooms580 viewsAphrodisias is pleasantly situated amidst groves of trees and flowering bushes.Jul 15, 2019
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South Agora511 viewsLooking toward the South Agora and the Baths of Hadrian; the Amphitheater is off to the right.Jul 15, 2019
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South Agora and Baths of Hadrian750 viewsThe Baths of Hadrian, built across the west end of the South Agora, were massively constructed from large tufa-like blocks faced with marble veneer and consist of five great barrel-vaulted chambers, with an imposing colonnaded court in front.Jul 15, 2019
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Amphitheater and Acropolis694 viewsLooking west. The Amphitheater was built into the side of the Acropolis.Jul 15, 2019
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Strolling amidst the ruins of Aphrodisias649 viewsOur tour group heads for the Amphitheater.Jul 15, 2019
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The Aphrodisias Museum583 viewsThe ancient city was renowned for its sculptures, and many of them are now housed in this building.Jul 15, 2019
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Stone Lion660 viewsOn display near the Aphrodisias Museum.Jul 15, 2019
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Aphrodisias Rest Rooms546 viewsClean and beautifully decordated.Jul 15, 2019
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Men's Room 622 viewsI thought the rest rooms at Aphrodisias deserved special mention because so much attention and care had been lavished on making them unusually spiffy and green.Jul 15, 2019
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