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Most viewed - Aphrodisias, 3/26/2006 |
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The Stadium at Aphrodisias513 viewsThe tour group members are dwarfed by the size of the stadium.
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Tetrapylon512 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.
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Orchestra and Stage510 viewsThe Amphitheater was a venue for major spectacles, such as gladiatorial combats.
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Drunken Parrot509 viewsThe parrot was not shy about claiming his share of the booze.
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Convenience Center509 viewsThis lovely rock structure housed the rest rooms at Aphrodisias, as well as the Anatolia Restaurant.
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Spring Blooms509 viewsAphrodisias is pleasantly situated amidst groves of trees and flowering bushes.
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The Temple of Aphrodite508 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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Musical Parrot508 viewsThe parrot was actually singing and playing the guitar. The proprietor was just faking it.
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The Stadium at Aphrodisias507 viewsPam Bloxham, Jim Windlinger and the Lindquists check out the Stadium.
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Sarcophagus505 viewsDon't know whose.
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Flowering Tree504 viewsA herald of Spring.
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Chuck Mattox at the Amphitheater502 viewsPondering the ephemerality of human creations.
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