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Most viewed - Aphrodisias, 3/26/2006 |
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Entertainment at the Anatolia Restaurant530 viewsA song and guitar duet by proprietor and parrot.
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The Stadium at Aphrodisias529 viewsOne of the largest and best-preserved structures of its kind, the Stadium seated 30,000 people.
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The Stadium at Aphrodisias527 viewsRuins infested by members of our tour group.
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Bas-Relief in the Museum524 viewsThis was among the works of art on display in the museum.
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Amphitheater523 viewsThe theater was severely damaged by earthquakes in the 7th century AD. Later, villagers built cottages on top of the cavea (seating section), but when excavations began the entire village of Geyre was relocated after excavations began in 1966.
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The Bouleterion, or Odeon523 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.
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In Turkish fields the poppies grow...522 viewsAlthough it was too early in the season (late March) for the trees to have leaves, the flowers were out in force!
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Sebasteion520 viewsSolidly built, but not earthquake-proof.
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View from the Amphitheater517 viewsOverlooking the South Agora and the Baths of Hadrian (background, right).
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Relaxation at the Sebasteion516 viewsOur tour group takes a break, relaxing by the ruins of the Sebasteion.
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Stone Lion514 viewsOn display near the Aphrodisias Museum.
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Men's Room 513 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.
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