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Tile718 viewsI don't know what this tile was originally part of - perhaps it's a fallen ceiling tile.
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Dolmabahçe Mosque718 viewsOttoman neo-Baroque mosque located near the Dolmabahçe Palace; completed in 1855.
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The Theater at Hieropolis717 viewsConstructed in the reign of Hadrian (117-138 AD), the Theater seated 15,000 people and was one of the largest and finest in the ancient world. It was wrecked by an earthquake in the 7th century AD.
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The Hen's Eye Column717 viewsA column engraved with raised pictures of a hen's eye, slanted branches, and tears. Legend says that the tears pay tribute to the many slaves who died during the construction of the Cistern.
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Vases, Urns and Plates717 viewsI wondered at the purpose of the indentations in the large plate at the top of the display.
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Golden Gates717 viewsGilded gates and grilles admit visitors and light into the Imperial Council building.
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Mountain Highway716 viewsIn the Taurus Mountains, en route from Denizli to Antalya.
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Bombe II716 viewsIn the movie, the dessert chef and heroine, played by Jacqueline Bisset, is to be killed by a bomb within a bombe. The Kaya Side bombes also exploded, but only with flavor in one's mouth.
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Dining Companions716 viewsChuck and Elouise munch away on the Kaya Side goodies, as do Jim Windlinger, Attila, Michelle and Cherie at the next table. The emply seats opposite Chuck and Elouise are ours; Sandie and I were scampering about taking pictures.
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Gate of Salutation716 viewsLeads to the Second Courtyard of the palace. Only the Sultan was allowed to pass through on horseback; all others had to dismount.
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The Stadium at Aphrodisias715 viewsThe tour group members are dwarfed by the size of the stadium.
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The White Cliffs of Pamukkale715 viewsThe hot springs located at Pamukkale are the source of mineral-rich water which flows over the cliffs, depositing calcium carbonate which hardens into travertine.
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