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Most viewed - Aphrodisias, 3/26/2006 |
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The Stadium at Aphrodisias685 viewsThe tour group members are dwarfed by the size of the stadium.
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Bas-relief684 viewsOne of the extensive collection of sculptures on display at Aphrodisias.
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Stage Building683 viewsThe amphitheater's stage building originally consisted of 3 stories, only one of which has been restored.
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Dizzying Heights683 viewsI climbed to the top row of seating to take this picture.
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Gaius Julius Zoilus682 viewsPerhaps captured by pirates, Zoilus was sold to Julius Caesar. Upon Caesar's assassination, Zoilus was passed to his heir Octavian, who eventually freed him. Zoilus returned to his native city a wealthy man, and became a leading citizen, initiating an expansive building program.
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Bas-Relief in the Museum680 viewsThis was among the works of art on display in the museum.
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The Stadium at Aphrodisias679 viewsRuins infested by members of our tour group.
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Spring Blooms674 viewsAphrodisias is pleasantly situated amidst groves of trees and flowering bushes.
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The Headless Roman668 viewsSince he doesn't have a head, I can't tell who this is a statue of - most likely guess would be Octavian.
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Entertainment at the Anatolia Restaurant667 viewsA song and guitar duet by proprietor and parrot.
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VIP Boxes665 viewsSome things never change - the ancients had their VIP boxes at sporting events too. Note Elouise Mattox exploring the stadium entrance at bottom.
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The Aphrodisias Museum664 viewsThe ancient city was renowned for its sculptures, and many of them are now housed in this building.
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