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Dolmabahçe Palace - close-up view617 viewsSelamlık (public section)
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Wind Turbine Blade Storage616 viewsOne of the major enterprises in the Aegean Free Zone is a wind turbine blade factory. Here the completed turbine blades are stacked prior to shipping.
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Amphitheater616 viewsThe theater was severely damaged by earthquakes in the 7th century AD. Later, villagers built cottages on top of the cavea (seating section), but when excavations began the entire village of Geyre was relocated after excavations began in 1966.
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The White Cliffs of Pamukkale616 viewsThe hot springs located at Pamukkale are the source of mineral-rich water which flows over the cliffs, depositing calcium carbonate which hardens into travertine.
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A Sultan's Treasure616 viewsThis was perhaps my favorite of all the carpets I saw that day.
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Approaches to the Blue Mosque616 viewsThe Blue Mosque was intended to demonstrate that Islamic architects could build structures to rival Hagia Sophia in size and majesty.
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Basilica Cistern616 viewsThis huge underground cistern was built in the reign of Justinian (527-565 AD) to provide a filtered water supply for the Imperial Palace and surrounding area.
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Chimneys616 viewsThe kitchens had 20 chimneys in two rows.
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The Marble Door616 viewsLocated in the southern part of the upper gallery, the Marble Door opened into a chamber that was used for synods (church councils). This picture was taken inside the chamber.
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Orientation Session615 viewsFacilities at Space Camp Turkey feature simulators to give participants the sensations of working and living in space. The orientation tells you what to expect, what are your chances of survival, etc.
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Size matters615 viewsSmaller looms for smaller rugs.
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Barbarian Onslaught615 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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