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The Stadium at Aphrodisias698 viewsPam Bloxham, Jim Windlinger and the Lindquists check out the Stadium.
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The Stadium at Aphrodisias696 viewsOne can imagine Ben-Hur and Messala duking it out in chariot races here.
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Sebasteion - Temple of Augustus695 viewsMembers of our tour group check out the Sebasteion.
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The Temple of Aphrodite695 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.
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View from the Amphitheater694 viewsOverlooking the South Agora and the Baths of Hadrian (background, right).
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Poppy Close-Up693 viewsSandie's Canon Powershot did a good job of capturing this poppy close-up.
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Chuck Mattox at the Amphitheater690 viewsPondering the ephemerality of human creations.
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Musical Parrot690 viewsThe parrot was actually singing and playing the guitar. The proprietor was just faking it.
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Orchestra and Stage688 viewsThe Amphitheater was a venue for major spectacles, such as gladiatorial combats.
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In Turkish fields the poppies grow...687 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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The Stadium at Aphrodisias687 viewsOne of the largest and best-preserved structures of its kind, the Stadium seated 30,000 people.
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Amphitheater Ascent686 viewsKathy and David Lindquist climb the Amphitheater aisle steps.
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