Landmarks of Turkey
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Miletus
The Stadium
A little further on, as we pass the baths of Faustina we will encounter the stadium. This was a building measuring 191x29m. capable of seating 14,400 people, and was built during the Hellenistic period. Now there is little left of this construction.
Feb 5, 2007, 05:39
Landmarks of Turkey
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Miletus
The mosque of Ilyas Bey
Those who may be interested in visiting the mosque built by Isa Bey of the Menteshe emirate may do so by followin a path which leads in the direction of the mosque.
Feb 5, 2007, 05:38
Landmarks of Turkey
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Miletus
Bouieuterion
The Senate House, or Bouleuterion lies on the right side of the southern agora. It consists of an auditorium and a courtyard in front of it. In ancient times the auditorium was closed, today only the galleries of seats remain.
Feb 5, 2007, 05:37
Landmarks of Turkey
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Miletus
Southern Agora
Continuing onwards from the Asklepios temple, just opposite the Processional route, we are faced by the entrance to the southern agora.
Feb 5, 2007, 05:36
Landmarks of Turkey
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Miletus
Gymnasium
Behind the Ionic stoa, the gymnasium and the baths of Capito is situated. The gymnasium, built during the Hellenistic period is square in plan, and is entered through a portal on the southern facade.
Feb 5, 2007, 05:35
Landmarks of Turkey
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Miletus
Nyphaion
The fountain or Nymphaion is situated further along the rout, after the Ionic stoa. It is 17m high and 20m wide, and was built during the 2 century A.D. A great deal of the Nymphaion is still standing and some pragments are seen to be lying around the site.
Feb 5, 2007, 05:35
Landmarks of Turkey
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Miletus
Ionic Stoa
The ionic stoa was built during 50 A.D. by Capito V, who was a high ranking official during the reign of Claudius, a Roman emperor.
Feb 5, 2007, 05:34
Landmarks of Turkey
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Miletus
MILETUS
Miletus situated near the village of Akkoy, 30 km. from Soke. Miletus was founded on a peninsula near the sea. It had a busy harbour known as the Lions Bay.
Feb 5, 2007, 05:33
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