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Roman Gate243 viewsA visit to Perge begins by entering through the Roman Gate, built in the reign of Septimius Severus (193-211 AD).
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View from the Gateway243 viewsView of the Hellenistic Gate as seen through the opening of the Roman Gate.
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Barbarian Onslaught242 viewsSavage heathens from the north approach the sacred shrine of the river god Kestros, with sinister intentions of plundering the gold and jewels which obviously must be hidden therein. Will the river god use his divine powers to protect his turf and strike the rogues dead?
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Column, View near Base238 viewsIt took three shots to capture this column in adequate detail. This is the section nearest the base. I don't know the identity of the figure depicted here; my guess is that it's a public official performing a sacrifice to Artemis.
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Detail of the Nymphaeum233 viewsA close-up of some of the stonework in front of the fountain.
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The Original232 viewsHow the Nymphaeum was supposed to look, and did look, when it was built. Note how the water from hillside springs flowed down the steps underneath the statue of Kestros and into the canal leading to the city gates.
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Baths and Propylaeum229 viewsThe Propylaeum was a wrestling school or gymnasium. See the description on the placard in the next picture.
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Courtyard at Hellenistic Gate228 viewsThe horseshoe-shaped courtyard at the back of the Hellenistic Gate was redesigned in 121 AD by Plancia Magna, daughter of the governor and priestess of Artemis, who decorated it with inscripitions and statues to honor the emperors and their relatives.
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Heart of Ancient Perge226 viewsAn overview of the Hellenistic Gate, Roman Baths, and Agora.
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View from the Acropolis222 viewsSandie climbed halfway up the hill above the Nymphaeum to get this stunning overview of the ancient city of Perge.
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Main Street Perge222 viewsPam Bloxham and Cherie Rabideaux inspect the remains of storefronts lining Main Street en route to the Nymphaeum, close to the Acropolis.
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Tile221 viewsI don't know what this tile was originally part of - perhaps it's a fallen ceiling tile.
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