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The Dying Room729 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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Hookah and Hayrick729 viewsI expected to see a Bombyx Mori Caterpillar smoking the hookah, but he was taking a break.
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An Eclipse-Chaser's Dream729 viewsThe beachfront park behind the Kaya Side Hotel was an ideal site for watching an eclipse, and the weather was cooperative.
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Karabaş Mustafa Ağa Mosque729 viewsA 16th century stone-and-brick mosque near the Beyoğlu waterfront.
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Garden Fountain729 viewsIn front of the Selamlık, the public wing of the palace.
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Great Amphitheater at Ephesus728 viewsScene of the Riot of the Silversmiths (New Testament, Acts 19), who threatened to lynch St. Paul for undermining their profitable trade in graven images. Built in the first century AD; seated up to 25,000.
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The Grand Theater of Ephesus728 viewsBuilt at the foot of Panayir Mountain, the Grand Theater dates from the first century A.D. Other than the Temple of Artemis, which no longer exists, it was the most imposing structure of Ephesus.
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Nervous passengers on the Space Shuttle Discovery728 viewsElouise Mattox, Pam Bloxham and Pat Bush going for a ride in the Space Shuttle, no doubt wondering who is spying on them from the camera overhead.
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A Spring Afternoon in Perge728 viewsA view from up by the Nymphaeum, down the main street back toward the Hellenistic Gate.
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The Gate of Felicity728 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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Facade of the Selamlık728 viewsThe main entrance of the palace for diplomats, officials and other visitors (in general for uncastrated males).
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Ceremonial Hall (Muayede Salonu)728 viewsDavid and Kathy Lindquist contemplate the 22,000 square foot hall with its high dome and famous chandelier. This space is the culmination of the Selamlik and separates it from the harem.
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