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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Pergamon
THE SACRED COURT OF THE ASKLEIPEION
Asklepios is the god of health and therapy. He was one of the sons of Apollo. He was, worshiped in pre-Roman times as the god of health, and later. He was worshipped during the Roman period and he was accepted with the name of Aesculapius.
Feb 4, 2007, 19:42
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Pergamon
PERGAMON (BERGAMA)
The winding road, which leads us to the acropolis, is a good indicator of the height of steepness of the city as we approach it. 300 meters in height, the acropolis's buildings were built on four levels with great planning and talent. Official, religious, social, and trade buildings were blended together in a unique fashion.
Feb 4, 2007, 19:41
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Ephesus
TEMPLE OF ARTEMIS
To the right of the road leading to Kusadasi can be seen the ruins of the Temple of Artemis (Diana), one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
Feb 4, 2007, 19:40
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Ephesus
AGORA
The broad area in front of the Theatre was the Commercial Agora of Ephesus.
Feb 4, 2007, 19:39
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Ephesus
CHURCH OF SAINT JOHN
St. John lived here with the Virgin Mary after being cast out of Jerusalem in 37-42 A.D. according to legend, and it is thought to be here that St.John wrote his gospel, and was buried in the church bearing his name in accordance with his dying wishes.
Feb 4, 2007, 19:39
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Ephesus
CHURCH OF THE VIRGIN MARY
Situated next to the Harbour Corn Exchange, this is the first church to be dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It was also where the Third Ecumenical Council was held in 431 A.D., and so is considerably important to the development of Christian dogma.
Feb 4, 2007, 19:38
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Ephesus
EPHESUS MUSEUM
The excavations which have been continueing since the last century at Ephesus, today are being carried out by Austrian archaeologists. The works unearthed during these excavations are being displayed at the Ephesus Museum.
Feb 4, 2007, 19:37
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Ephesus
EPHESUS (EFES)
Ancient writers largely agree that Ephesus was founded sometime between 1500 and 1000 B.C, and this is supported by archaeological evidence at the site. Later, it appears that lonians settled in the cities of lonia.
Feb 4, 2007, 19:36
Landmarks of Turkey
Safranbolu Turkey
Safranbolu is a small town in the Western Black Sea Region. Some of the most beautiful traditional old homes, unique in Turkey for their outstanding design and construction are found here.
Jul 26, 2005, 16:32
Landmarks of Turkey
Pamukkale (Cotton Castle)
This sight of spectacular beauty is located in the inner Aegean region. The terraces over 300 feet in height composed of layers of the accumulated limestone sediment have been gradually formed in the course of the ages.
Jul 26, 2005, 16:28
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Mevlevi Convent And Museum
Founder of the Mevlevi Order known in the West as the Whirling Dervishes, Muhammed Celaleddin lived in Konya from 1228 until his death in 1273. He was given the name Mevlana (Our High Master) by his followers.
Jul 26, 2005, 16:25
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Cappadocia Turkey
Three million years ago, violent eruptions of the nearby volcanoes covered the surrounding plateau with a deep layer of solidified mud, ash and lava.
Jul 26, 2005, 16:21
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Pergamon
Pergamon (or Pergamum) Summary
Pergamon (or Pergamum), once a great center of culture, survives as one of Turkeys finest archeological sites. It is located 100 km north of Izmir.The city experienced its golden age until the end of the 3rd century AD during Hellenistic and Roman times.
Jul 26, 2005, 16:19
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Aphrodisias Turkey
The impressive remains of this once-splendid city are situated on a high plateau, within Aydin Province. As its name suggests, Aphrodisias was named after Aphrodite, a goddess of nature, love and fertility and was the site of one of her most famous sanctuaries.
Jul 26, 2005, 16:13
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Ephesus
Ephesus Turkey
The ruins of Ephesus is one of the worlds greatest archaeological sites. It is located 75 km south of Izmir.In Hellenistic times, Ephesus became the most densely populated city in Anatolia with a population of more than 200 000.
Jul 26, 2005, 16:08
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Troy in Turkey
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Ancient city of Troy is located 30 km south west of Çanakkale province in the Marmara Region of Turkey. This is one of the most important historical cities of Anatolia.
Jul 26, 2005, 16:05
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Kariye Museum ( The Chora Church )
The Kariye Museum is, after Hagia Sophia, the most important Byzantine monument in Istanbul. The existing building was built towards the end of the 11th century and dedicated to Christ the Savior.
Jul 26, 2005, 16:02
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Dolmabahce Palace Turkey
Dolmabahçe Palace, built in the mid-19th century by Sultan Abdülmecit 1, stretches for 600 meters along the European shore of the Bosphorus. The palace has survived intact with its original decorations, furniture, silk carpets, curtains and everything else.
Jul 26, 2005, 15:55
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Topkapi Palace Turkey
Topkapi Palace is certainly the most important historical site to be visited in Istanbul. It is one of the most frequently visited museums of Europe and is the most visited one in Turkey.
Jul 26, 2005, 15:51
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SultanAhmet Mosque Turkey
Sultanahmet Mosque is the most famous monument in both the Turkish and the Islamic worlds. It was built in the classic Turkish architectural style between 1609-1616 by the architect Mehmet.
Jul 26, 2005, 15:45
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Ayasofya Turkey
The Basilica of Hagia Sophia was constructed by Roman Emperor Justinian in 537 AD. This was the largest church in the Christian world for a thousand years.
Jul 26, 2005, 14:11
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Mt. Nemrut
Antiochos I, ruler of the Commagene Kingdom in the first century BC, built himself this funeral monument on top of Mount Nemrut in eastern Turkey.
Mar 26, 2005, 16:33
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