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The Sublime Porte675 viewsThe building at left with the flag in front replaced the Topkapi Palace as the headquarters of the Grand Vizier and the government ministries in the 19th century. Its gate, the Bab-i Aii. translated into French as Sublime Porte, became a metaphor for the Ottoman government. Today it is the seat of the provincial governor.
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Flowerpot675 viewsThe beast adorning the rim appears to be some sort of ram-like creature, but I am unable to identify it.
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St. Paul Prison674 viewsSt. Paul was supposedly jailed here during one of his visits to Ephesus.
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Spinning674 viewsCreating the thread.
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More Cabbage Flowers674 viewsThere was a great variety of cabbage flowers. These used carved radishes, zucchini squash carved to look like lilies, etc. Incredible food artistry!
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Upside-down Medusa Head674 viewsWhy is this head placed upside-down? Legend says that it was to ward off the evil power of the Medusa's gaze, which turned people to stone. Did people really think that a marble carving could have such powers? Or was there a more practical reason?
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Evolution of a Fortress674 viewsAfter the conquest of Constantinople, Rumelihisari served first as a customs barrier and then a prison. Today it is a museum that also hosts concerts and various kinds of festivals.
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The Odeon - orchestra pit673 viewsThe Odeon may have originally had a wooden roof.
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Rug Yurt673 viewsThis is how they lived out on the steppe in the days of Genghis Khan and Tamerlane. Yeah, right.
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Preparations in Progress673 viewsAmateur and professional photographers were getting an early start on setting up their equipment in the amphitheater.
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Temple of Apollo672 viewsThis Apollo, the chief god of Hierapolis, was linked to an ancient Anatolian sun-god, Lairbenos.
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Keep Clear the Ancienty City672 viewsAnother fun example of what happens when you fail to get a native speaker to proofread your signs.
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