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The Headless Doctor759 viewsErected during the Byzantine era in honor of a woman doctor who had rendered great services to the city.
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Extracting the silk threads759 viewsThe silk maestro demonstrates how the dissolving cocoons yield their threads.
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Hadrian's Gate759 viewsErected in honor of an AD 130 visit by the Roman Emperor Hadrian, this is the best-preserved section of the old Roman wall.
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Aqueduct Close-up759 viewsThe Romans built their aqueducts to last, but they weren't earthquake-proof.
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Sam's Your Uncle759 viewsOne might get the impression that this establishment was catering to American tourists. We weren't much tempted to sample their cuisine, however; the chow at our hotel was beyond comparison.
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Decorative Plates759 viewsThese pieces departed from strict Islamic tradition by depicting scenes with people as well as animals.
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One after another758 viewsThey just keep on coming.
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A Cut above the Others758 viewsThey are all beautiful, but some just seem to leap up and seize your attention.
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Kandilli Observatory Telescope758 viewsThis venerable 200 mm Zeiss refractor was located in the dome atop the Observatory. It was purchased in 1918, delivered in 1924, and became operational in 1935 with the completion of the observatory building.
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Stage 2758 viewsAt this point the new creation looks more like a vase than a teapot, but that will soon change.
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Reading room758 viewsThe X-shaped wooden stands held books for readers sitting on the benches.
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Touchdown - and we're still in one piece!757 viewsChuck beams his satisfaction at bringing the Discovery to a successful touchdown.
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