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Tetrapylon Pediment651 viewsThe pediment was decorated with relief figures of Eros and Nike hunting among the acanthus leaves.Jul 14, 2019
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Tetrapylon602 viewsThe Tetrapylon was a monumental gateway which greeted pilgrims when they approached the Temple of Aphrodite. It connected the major morth-south street to the sacred way heading toward the sanctuary of Aphrodite.Jul 14, 2019
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VIP Boxes571 viewsSome things never change - the ancients had their VIP boxes at sporting events too. Note Elouise Mattox exploring the stadium entrance at bottom.Jul 14, 2019
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Poppy Close-Up599 viewsSandie's Canon Powershot did a good job of capturing this poppy close-up.Jul 14, 2019
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In Turkish fields the poppies grow...605 viewsAlthough it was too early in the season (late March) for the trees to have leaves, the flowers were out in force!Jul 14, 2019
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Relaxation at the Sebasteion624 viewsOur tour group takes a break, relaxing by the ruins of the Sebasteion.Jul 14, 2019
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Ionic633 viewsA column in the Ionic style.Jul 14, 2019
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Corinthian648 viewsA column capital in the Corinthian style.Jul 14, 2019
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Agora, Sebasteion and Village of Geyre586 viewsThe village of Geyre, relocated 2 km to the west after excavations began in 1966, is seen in the background.Jul 14, 2019
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Sebasteion638 viewsSolidly built, but not earthquake-proof.Jul 14, 2019
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Amphitheater Ascent590 viewsKathy and David Lindquist climb the Amphitheater aisle steps.Jul 14, 2019
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Sarcophagus648 viewsDon't know whose.Jul 14, 2019
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