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The Zero Gravity Jungle Gym518 viewsI prefer to think of it as an opportunity rather than an obstacle.
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The Domitian Temple509 viewsChuck Mattox and Rick Gering contemplate what's left of the Temple.
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Denizli Apartment Houses509 viewsAs seen from the bus on the way to the Dogus Hali Carpet Factory.
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North Agora viewed from the Acropolis507 viewsThe north agora is a large public square (202 X 72 m), originally enclosed by stoas (porches) on all sides. Parts of the south and east stoas have remained standing since antiquity, and the north stoa was partially uncovered in excavations in the 1960s. Archaeologists believe this was the original center of Hellenistic Aphrodisias.
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The Potter's Wheel507 viewsThe potter treated us to a demonstration of how a teapot is turned out on the potter's wheel.
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Tunnels506 viewsOne of a number of passages leading to the seating area.
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Galatasarai Square505 viewsThe midpoint of Istiklal Street, between Galata Tower and Taksim Square. I do not know the name or significance of the organ-pipe monument at left.
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Terrace Mosque and Grand Pavilion505 viewsThese were 19th-century additions.
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Tetrapylon504 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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Strolling amidst the ruins of Aphrodisias504 viewsOur tour group heads for the Amphitheater.
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Teapot503 viewsWe partook of tea from this elegant piece, which was not among the merchandise offered for sale.
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Blue Mosque - Fountain and Minaret502 viewsOne of the six minarets of the Blue Mosque towers over the fountain in the forecourt of the Mosque.
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