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End of the Production Line627 viewsThe turbine blades come rolling off the production line and out to the storage area.
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Magic627 viewsHow does such an intricately patterned creation emerge from a mere collection of assorted threads?
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Sandie at Kursunlu Falls627 viewsThe bizarrely twisted and gnarled trees made a perfect frame for this scene.
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Heart of Ancient Perge627 viewsAn overview of the Hellenistic Gate, Roman Baths, and Agora.
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Richmond Hotel Lobby627 viewsLocated on Istiklal Street in the Beyoĝlu district of Istanbul, the Richmond was well-placed to optimize our navigation of the city.
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Sultanahmet Köftecisi627 viewsAfter visiting Topkapi Palace, We ate lunch in this restaurant on Divan Yolu Avenue, near the Firuz Ağa mosque.
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Deësis Mosaic627 viewsDeësis = Entreaty. The Virgin Mary (left) and John the Baptist (right) are entreating Christ (center) to intercede for humanity on Judgment Day. This mosaic was commissioned to celebrate the return of Aya Sophia to the Orthodox Church on the demise of the Latin Empire in 1261.
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The Grand Theater of Ephesus626 viewsBuilt at the foot of Panayir Mountain, the Grand Theater dates from the first century A.D. Other than the Temple of Artemis, which no longer exists, it was the most imposing structure of Ephesus.
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Taking it Easy626 viewsSandie found a spot where she could cat-nap after finishing her lunch.
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First Glimpse of Hagia Sophia626 viewsMarvin and Attila contemplate Hagia Sophia through the frame of a gateway to the forecourt of the Blue Mosque.
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The Wishing Column626 viewsThis column, located in the northwestern part of Aya Sophia, has a hole in the middle left uncovered by the bronze plates surrounding it. Legend has it that if one puts one's thumb in the hole while making a wish, the wish will be granted.
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Corner Tower625 viewsA corner of the stage building, anchoring both the stage and the seating area.
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