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Fake Books571 viewsThe hollowed-out books provide places to hide your stash.
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Gates of Mazeus and Mithridates570 viewsServed as entrances to the Commercial Agora. Built by two former slaves to honor Emperor Augustus, who gave them their freedom.
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The Theater at Aspendos570 viewsA view of the exterior across the parking lot.
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Waterway570 viewsThe main street of Perge is actually a divided highway, with a 2-meter-wide water channel running down the middle.
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Welcome570 viewsThe Kaya Side Hotel's kitchen team went all-out for the post-eclipse celebration.
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Küçüksu Palace570 viewsNeo-Baroque structure, built on the waterfront on the Asian side of the Bosphorus as a summer residence for the Sultan.
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Southwestern Entrance Mosaic570 viewsDates from the reign of Emperor Basil II (976-1025). Depicts the Virgin Mary seated in the center with the Christ child on her lap, with Emperior Constantine on the right, presenting a model of the city of Constantinople, and Emperor Justinian on the left, presenting a model of Hagia Sophia.
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Flowerpot570 viewsThe beast adorning the rim appears to be some sort of ram-like creature, but I am unable to identify it.
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Wobbly Column569 viewsBut it's still standing.
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Travertine gel569 viewsWhen water from the hot springs, supersaturated with calcium carbonate, reaches the the surface, carbon dioxide degasses from it, and the mineral precipitates out as a soft gel - hence the slipperiness of the wading pools. Eventually the gel hardens into travertine.
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End of the Aqueduct569 viewsThe aqueduct terminates in another water tower at the Aspendos Acropolis.
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Imperial Gate (Bab-i-Humayun)569 viewsMain entrance to Topkapi Palace., leading to the First Courtyard. Guarded by Al Treder, at left.
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