Country |
Province State |
Region |
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Description |
Year Taken |
Turkey |
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Priene |
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The Temple of Athena. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Priene |
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The site is set on a steep hillside. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Priene |
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The spectacular setting of Priene. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Priene |
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The city is overlooked by the steep cliffs of the Acropolis. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Priene |
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Later Byzantine structures. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Priene |
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The region is very fertile. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Priene |
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Priene overlooks the valley of the Meander River. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Priene |
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View of the Meander Valley. The river twists and turns and gave its name to the word. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Didyma |
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Temple of Apollo |
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Didyma is the site of a Temple to Apollo. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Didyma |
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Temple of Apollo |
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The temple once contained an oracle which was a rival to Delphi. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Didyma |
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Temple of Apollo |
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The temple was erected c700 BCE. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Didyma |
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Temple of Apollo |
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The temple was destroyed by Persia in 494 BCE. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Didyma |
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Temple of Apollo |
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Greek style column. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Didyma |
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Temple of Apollo |
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A pilaster capital with griffins. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Didyma |
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Temple of Apollo |
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The Southern flank of the temple. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Didyma |
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Temple of Apollo |
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Medusa carving. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Aphrodisias |
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The pilgrimage site of Aphrodisias. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Aphrodisias |
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Aphrodite was worshipped at this site. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Aphrodisias |
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The site was a centre of pilgrimage for a thousand years until the arrival of the Byzantines. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Aphrodisias |
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The white marble theatre. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Aphrodisias |
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The Temple of Aphrodite was built in 700 BCE and converted to a church in 350. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Aphrodisias |
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Byzantine church. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Aphrodisias |
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The stadium. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Aphrodisias |
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The stadium seated 20,000 people. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Aphrodisias |
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Stadium seats. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Aphrodisias |
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Carved sarcophagus. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Aphrodisias |
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The site is set in a flat valley. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Aphrodisias |
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The countryside around Aphrodisias. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Aphrodisias |
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Farmland. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Aphrodisias |
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The region is fertile. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Aphrodisias |
Karacasu |
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The small village of Karacasu. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Aphrodisias |
Karacasu |
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Stone bridge. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Aphrodisias |
Karacasu |
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Pond with turtle. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Pamukkale |
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The spectacular terraces of Pamukkale. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Pamukkale |
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The mineral rich Pamukkale is produced by hot springs running down the hillside. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Pamukkale |
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Visitors at the pools. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Pamukkale |
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Mineral springs have turned the area white. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Pamukkale |
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The terraces are made of travertine, a sedimentary rock deposited by mineral water from the hot springs. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Pamukkale |
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The area is a UNESCO World Heritage site. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Pamukkale |
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Dazzling white landscape. The name Pamukale means "cotton castle". |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Pamukkale |
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One of hot pools containing cloudy alkaline water. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Pamukkale |
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Plants growing on the chalk-like rock. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Pamukkale |
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Steep cliffs. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Pamukkale |
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Vast expanse of travertine. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Pamukkale |
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View from the pools across a wide fertile valley. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Pamukkale |
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Pamukkale is set at the top of a steep hillside. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Pamukkale |
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View across the valley. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Pamukkale |
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The site has been used for bathing for centuries. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Pamukkale |
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View across the valley. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Pamukkale |
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Pamukkale is one of the most distinctive landscapes in Turkey. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Pamukkale |
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Close up of the terraces. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Pamukkale |
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Landscape beyond the pools. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Pamukkale |
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Road leading to the white landscape of Pamukkale. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Pamukkale |
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Local transport. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Pamukkale |
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One of the many guest houses at the hot springs. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Pamukkale |
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Rural scene. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Pamukkale |
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Hierapolis |
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Hierapolis is a spa centre close to Pamukkale. It was founded by a king of Pergamum in 190 BCE. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Pamukkale |
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Hierapolis |
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Roman buildings. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Pamukkale |
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Hierapolis |
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The Roman baths. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Pamukkale |
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Hierapolis |
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The thick walls of the baths. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Pamukkale |
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Hierapolis |
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The necropolis. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Pamukkale |
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Hierapolis |
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Part of the necropolis. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Pamukkale |
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Hierapolis |
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Tomb. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Pamukkale |
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Hierapolis |
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Scattered sarcophagus. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Pamukkale |
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Hierapolis |
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The ruins. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Pamukkale |
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Hierapolis |
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Two girls. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Pamukkale |
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Hierapolis |
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View across Hierapolis to Pamukkale. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Bodrum |
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Bodrum is a modern city that was founded in the 5th century BCE. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Bodrum |
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The beautiful coastal city was the birthplace of Heroditus, the Father of History. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Bodrum |
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The city is set around a double bay. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Bodrum |
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View of the double bay. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Bodrum |
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Bodrum is a modern city set between hills and the sea. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Bodrum |
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Boats at the port. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Bodrum |
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The busy harbour and marina. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Bodrum |
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Ferry to the Greek islands. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Bodrum |
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Car parked on the quay. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Bodrum |
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St Peter's Castle |
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The bay is dominated by St Peter's Castle. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Bodrum |
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St Peter's Castle |
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St Peter's Castle was built by the Knights Hospitalier of St John of Rhodes. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Bodrum |
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St Peter's Castle |
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The city was named Petronium after the castle from where the name Bodrum derives. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Bodrum |
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St Peter's Castle |
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The entrance. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Bodrum |
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St Peter's Castle |
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The walls of the Castle. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Bodrum |
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St Peter's Castle |
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View out to sea. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Bodrum |
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St Peter's Castle |
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The castle is a good example of Crusader architecture. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Bodrum |
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St Peter's Castle |
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Coats of arms. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Bodrum |
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St Peter's Castle |
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View from the castle. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Bodrum |
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St Peter's Castle |
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The complax dates from 1402. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Bodrum |
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St Peter's Castle |
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The site is extensive. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Bodrum |
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St Peter's Castle |
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Crusader church within the castle complex. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Bodrum |
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St Peter's Castle |
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Wine containers. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Bodrum |
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St Peter's Castle |
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Round tower. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Bodrum |
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St Peter's Castle |
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View from the Tower. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Bodrum |
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Camel. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Bodrum |
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Young girl. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Bodrum |
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Coastal walk. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Bodrum |
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The city is modern. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Bodrum |
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The coastal walkway is flanked by trees and boats. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Bodrum |
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Street scene. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Bodrum |
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The city is popular with Turkish visitors. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Bodrum |
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Mosque by the marina. |
1986 |
Turkey |
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Bodrum |
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Street near the marina. |
1986 |