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Ceremonial Hall Dome714 viewsThe domed ceiling of the Ceremonial Hall. The dome is 118 feet high. Note the thin, frail-looking cable from which the 4.5 ton chandelier is suspended. I wouldn't want to be under the chandelier in an earthquake.
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Curetes Street713 viewsOne of the three main streets of Ephesus; named after the priests who cared for the flame of the Prytaneion. Connected the Gate of Hercules with the Library of Celsus.
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Amphitheater Ascent713 viewsKathy and David Lindquist climb the Amphitheater aisle steps.
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Dizzying Heights713 viewsI climbed to the top row of seating to take this picture.
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Local Color713 viewsThis brightly painted structure caught my attention - not sure whether it was a residence or a business establishmen under construction, or both. (Taken from the bus.)
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Main Street of Ancient Perge713 viewsA colonnaded street led from the Hellenistic Gate to the Nymphaeum.
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Shooting the Eclipse713 viewsMichelle Evans borrowed an 8" Meade LX-200 Schmidt-Cassegrain (large scope in center) from Space Camp Turkey for the eclipse, but it was for visual use only, no photography. Some photographers were content with cameras on tripods (right of center). Others didn't event bother with tripods.
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Medusa Heads713 viewsThere are two marble Medusa heads in the Basilica Cistern, both used as column pedestals. Their origin is unknown. This one is upside-down.
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Elegant Vase713 viewsAn intricate abstract design matching the urn in the previous picture.
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Library Grilles713 viewsThese grilles separate the Library, added in 1739 by Sultan Mahmud I, from the nave.
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Trying His Luck713 viewsDavid Lindquist tries his luck at the Wishing Column. According to the legend, many people have been cured of illness after touching this column. David wasn't sick at the time, so this was not a valid test of that part of the legend.
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Changing of the Guard713 viewsOne guard relieves another at the Sultan's Gate.
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