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Tetrapylon661 viewsThis is the first structure you would normally see upon entry to the site. For us it was the last, since we walked the site in reverse. The Tetrapylon consisted of four rows of four columns (tetra = four and pylon = gateway in Greek). Built in the second century AD, It was extensively repaired and re-erected in 1990.
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Skinny-Dipping Pool661 viewsIn the pool enclosed by the Portico of Tiberius, devotees of Aphrodite could frolic in the nude and disport themselves in all manner of lascivious activities. (Of course I just made that up.)
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The Bridge at Aspendos661 viewsOriginally built in Roman times, the bridge over the Eurymedon River was rebuilt by the Seljuk Turks in the 13th century.
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Stone Lion660 viewsOn display near the Aphrodisias Museum.
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Sandie at the Temple of Apollo660 viewsA modern-day Cleopatra lounges in the Mediterranean sunshine, awaiting the arrival of her Mark Antony.
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Palace Guard660 viewsThe guard in front of the Sultan's Gate stands in his spotless dress uniform, perfectly rigid, unmoving, unblinking. Reminded me of the KGB guards at Lenin's Tomb in Moscow.
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Entrance to the Blue Mosque659 viewsAdmission to the Blue Mosque is obtained through the forecourt, which itself is entered via this imposing gateway.
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Labyrinth659 viewsWe had to thread our way through a maze of narrow streets to get to our luncheon spot.
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Commercial Agora at Ephesus658 viewsBeing explored by members of the OCSS Tour Group - Pam Bloxham, David Lindquist, Jim Windlinger.
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Space Shuttle Discovery658 viewsSpace Camp Turkey's mockup of the nose section. No cargo bay, wings, tail, etc.
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Tunnels658 viewsOne of a number of passages leading to the seating area.
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Anatolia Restaurant - Main Entrance657 viewsEntrance to the Dining Room.
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