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Tile Damage661 viewsA thermal protective system tile from one of the shuttles, showing the wear and tear inflicted during the course of several missions.
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Rug Storage661 viewsPiles of rugs lined the hallways, waiting for shipment to purchasers.
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The Old Harbor661 viewsOnce a major commercial port, the Old Harbor now hosts a yacht marina and is the city's primary center for leisure activities.
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Sun and Marble661 viewsTourists explore the Temple of Apollo while a news camera crew covers preparations for the eclipse.
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Kaya Side Hotel at Sunset661 viewsThe central section of the hotel, with the dining area where we were about to enjoy our evening feast, as seen from our room in one of the wings of this enormous hotel.
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Blue Mosque - interior661 viewsThe mosque has over 200 stained-glass windows. The glass for the windows was a gift from Venice to the Sultan.
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Another view of the Ortaköy Mosque661 viewsOfficially known as the Büyük Mecidiye Camii - Grand Imperial Mosque - it is noted for its high bay windows, which are cunningly contrived to stage a "light show" using both sunlight and reflected light from the water.
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The Apse661 viewsThe Virgin and Child mosaic appears at the top of the apse, which also features stained-glass windows and other decor, both Christian and Islamic.
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Surveyor Lunar Lander660 viewsA mockup of the first US spacecraft to successfully make a soft landing on the Moon.
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The Anatolia Restaurant660 viewsWe stopped here for dinner after viewing the ruins of Aphrodisias. While obviously tourist-oriented, it was top-notch.
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Jerry & Sandie at Side660 viewsHaving successfully evaded capture by janissaries or pirates, with the fabled Mediterranean Sea at our backs.
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Middle of Column660 viewsI'm guessing, on the basis of the bow in her hand, that the figure depicted here is the Greek goddess Artemis the Huntress.
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