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1937 Packard 4-door sedan703 views"Ask the man who owns one." Damn few of those around anymore.
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Sebasteion703 viewsSolidly built, but not earthquake-proof.
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The Museum is Closed703 viewsThis was unfortunate; not only is the museum housed in the old Roman Baths, worth seeing in themselves; but it also contains historical artifacts from several regions of Turkey, dating even back to the Bronze Age.
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Nomad Camp703 viewsOn the road from Denizli to Antalya, we stopped at what we were told was a nomad's camp. Genuine nomads are pastoral rather than agricultural, and so it is hard to understand why a real nomad would need a tractor; and given that the lady who maintained this establishment was more concerned with selling items such as shawls and amulets than herding sheep and goats, it seemed more to fit the definition of "tourist trap." Nevertheless, it was a welcome stop in a long ride, and nobody complained.
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Heart of Ancient Perge703 viewsAn overview of the Hellenistic Gate, Roman Baths, and Agora.
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Amphitheater702 viewsThe theater was severely damaged by earthquakes in the 7th century AD. Later, villagers built cottages on top of the cavea (seating section), but when excavations began the entire village of Geyre was relocated after excavations began in 1966.
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Aquarium on a Vase702 viewsAquatic themes were a favorite motif for plates and vases.
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The Stadium at Aphrodisias701 viewsPam Bloxham, Jim Windlinger and the Lindquists check out the Stadium.
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The Dying Room701 viewsThe vats are filled with dyes of various colors, to be applied to the thread before it is sent to the looms.
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Obelisk of Theodosius I701 viewsOriginally erected at Karnak by Pharaoh Thutmose III in the 15th century BC, and moved to Constantinople by Emperor Theodosius I in 390 AD. It stands in what used to be the Hippodrome and is now Sultan Ahmet Square.
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Basilica Cistern701 viewsThis huge underground cistern was built in the reign of Justinian (527-565 AD) to provide a filtered water supply for the Imperial Palace and surrounding area.
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The Gate of Felicity701 viewsEntrance to the Third Courtyard, where the private residence of the Sultan was located. Also known as the Gate of the White Eunuchs. Entry was permitted only by permission of the Sultan.
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