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Side Amphitheater - Proscenium707 viewsThough ruined, the proscenium was still imposing with its grandiose stonework and fine sculptures.
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Side Agora689 viewsBeyond the collapsed walls of the theater, the remains of the ancient Agora are visible. The Side Agora was a marketplace where pirates sold captives as slaves. (Where do you think all those slaves in the ancient world came from?)
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Von Dutch682 viewsI was astonished to come across this memento of Southern California hot-rod culture in such a remote corner of the world so far from its origin.
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Making the Most of It681 viewsSide was ideally located for the eclipse of 2006, and the locals rose to the occasion.
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Chuck Mattox in Side678 viewsFollowing in the footsteps of Alexander the Great, Mark Antony, Mustafa the Mad, et al.
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Temples of Athena and Apollo673 viewsAthena and Apollo were the patron deities of Side, and their almost identical twin temples commanded the harbor entrance. Here, Mark Antony first met up with Cleopatra.
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Sun and Marble661 viewsTourists explore the Temple of Apollo while a news camera crew covers preparations for the eclipse.
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Jerry & Sandie at Side660 viewsHaving successfully evaded capture by janissaries or pirates, with the fabled Mediterranean Sea at our backs.
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The Amphitheater at Side656 viewsNot as large or well preserved as the Aspendos Theater, but far better placed to view the eclipse!
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Temple of Apollo - detail652 viewsThe Temple of Apollo featured a frieze with Medusa heads.
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Pediment, Temple of Apollo650 viewsThe Temple was built in the Corinthian style, as can be seen from these columns.
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Atmosphere650 viewsSide seemed like a small town with a relaxed, good-natured ambience, notwithstanding the hordes of crazed barbarians from all over the world come to watch the eclipse.
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