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Desecration730 viewsA rude, unwashed barbarian celebrates his triumphant, sacrilegious intrusion into the sacred precincts of the Nymphaeum, as one of his fellow-heathens looks on approvingly. (At least he didn't damage any of the precious artifacts; previous barbarians had done that.)
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Doorways729 viewsThe Agora hosted many shops and offices, of which only the doorways now remain.
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Barbarian Onslaught729 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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Main Street Perge724 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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Roman Gate720 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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Column, View near Base720 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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View from the Acropolis718 viewsSandie climbed halfway up the hill above the Nymphaeum to get this stunning overview of the ancient city of Perge.
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Baths and Propylaeum717 viewsThe Propylaeum was a wrestling school or gymnasium. See the description on the placard in the next picture.
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Cherie and Michelle at Perge714 viewsFramed by a doorway at the Agora.
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View from the Gateway711 viewsView of the Hellenistic Gate as seen through the opening of the Roman Gate.
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Ne'er-Do-Wells709 viewsA trio of barbarians, having pillaged the ancienty city, now lounges nonchalantly among the ruins.
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Waterway707 viewsThe main street of Perge is actually a divided highway, with a 2-meter-wide water channel running down the middle.
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