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Dizzying Heights689 viewsI climbed to the top row of seating to take this picture.

The Stadium at Aphrodisias689 viewsThe tour group members are dwarfed by the size of the stadium.

Gaius Julius Zoilus689 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.

Local Color689 viewsThis brightly painted structure caught my attention - not sure whether it was a residence or a business establishmen under construction, or both. (Taken from the bus.)

Baths and Propylaeum - Description689 viewsIn the last sentence in the first paragraph, the second word obviously should be "brick", and a "hypocaust" is a hollow space under the floor of an ancient Roman building, into which hot air was sent for heating a room or bath.

The Hen's Eye Column689 viewsA column engraved with raised pictures of a hen's eye, slanted branches, and tears. Legend says that the tears pay tribute to the many slaves who died during the construction of the Cistern.

Gate of Salutation689 viewsLeads to the Second Courtyard of the palace. Only the Sultan was allowed to pass through on horseback; all others had to dismount.

Sultan Ahmet III Fountain689 viewsBuilt in 1728 in Turkish rococo style in front of the Imperial Gate of Topkapi Palace. Replaced a Byzantine fountain which previously occupied the site. It served as a favorite gathering place, providing not only drinking water but also free sherbet for the local population.

Crestmont Living Room689 viewsA spacious living room, with fireplace and coffee table, with expansive glass doors opening onto a balcony which overlooks Napa Valley.

Pokey con-descends689 viewsHe did climb down from his perch nimbly and unaided, and now he munches contentedly on a treat while his buddy extolls his virtues and elucidates his lifestyle.

Cumbres & Toltec RR, Oct. 7, 2022689 viewsCumbres & Toltec RR, Oct. 7, 2022

The Space Station Mobility Trainer688 viewsThe SSMT, here being enjoyed by Pam Bloxham, simulated how astronauts aboard the space station Skylab exercised, i.e. by running around the inside walls like hamsters on a treadmill. (See "2001: A Space Odyssey" for a similar scenario.)

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