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The Space Station Mobility Trainer585 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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Stage Building585 viewsThe amphitheater's stage building originally consisted of 3 stories, only one of which has been restored.
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Sheep, Locals and Tourists585 viewsCherie and Sandie hang out with the locals and their ewes.
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Basilica585 viewsNext to the Hellenistic Gate is a Christian basilica, built in the 6th century AD.
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Binocular Projection, continued585 viewsThe Moon has now covered up about half the Sun's disk.
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Column Fragment585 viewsCapital of a column that supported the roof of the Theodosian Aya Sophia.
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Column Detail585 viewsThe capitals of the marble columns displayed some extremely intricate filigree work.
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Mihrab585 viewsThe mihrab is a niche in the wall of a mosque that indicates the qibla, i.e. the direction of Mecca, toward which Muslims should face when praying. In Aya Sophia, it occupies the same spot as the Christian altar before the Turkish conquest.
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Convenience Center584 viewsThis lovely rock structure housed the rest rooms at Aphrodisias, as well as the Anatolia Restaurant.
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The Aphrodisias Museum584 viewsThe ancient city was renowned for its sculptures, and many of them are now housed in this building.
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The Portico of Tiberius584 viewsBegun in the reign of Tiberius, for whom it was named, the Portico includes a large pool, 175 m long, 25 m wide and 1 m deep.
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Sinbad's Landing584 viewsOur tour group enjoys the splendid ambience of the Old Harbor at Antalya.
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