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Ultra-modern Mansions633 viewsNo throwing stones here.
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View of the Southern Gallery633 viewsThe southern part of the upper gallery, the Emperor's turf, contains the most famous mosaics; a portion of the Deesis mosaic is seen at the left.
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The Headless Doctor632 viewsErected during the Byzantine era in honor of a woman doctor who had rendered great services to the city.
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Ionic632 viewsA column in the Ionic style.
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Entertainment at the Anatolia Restaurant632 viewsA song and guitar duet by proprietor and parrot.
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Tower Yali631 viewsHouse with its own mini-minaret - or could it be a neighborhood mosque?
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Library Furniture631 viewsThis curious piece of furniture stands in the Library. I don't know its overall purpose, but it appears to harbor a light in the dome.
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Marble Steps631 viewsWorn down by many centuries of foot traffic.
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The Temple of Hadrian630 viewsWith some of our tour group in the foreground.
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Mission Control630 viewsGround control center for the Discovery Shuttle mockup. Named after Leif Ericsson, Viking discoverer of America. (I made that up, of course; I have no idea who the Ericsson being honored here was.)
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The Stadium at Aphrodisias630 viewsOne of the largest and best-preserved structures of its kind, the Stadium seated 30,000 people.
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The Stadium at Aphrodisias630 viewsThe culvert-like stadium entrance.
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