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Year
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| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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Termessos is a mountainous region. |
2006 |
| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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The region is home to a unique ancient site. |
2006 |
| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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Termessos is set in inaccessible mountain territory. |
1986 |
| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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Steps lead up the mountain to the ancient city. |
1986 |
| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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Hadrian Propyleum |
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The Hadrian Propyleum. |
2006 |
| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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Hadrian Propyleum |
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The Hadrian Propyleum is the gateway to Termessos, a Pisidian city set in forested mountains. |
2006 |
| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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Termessos was founded in 700 BCE and is scattered over a wide area. |
2006 |
| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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Lower City Walls |
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The city is protected by two sets of walls. |
2006 |
| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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Lower City Walls |
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The lower city walls are the first layer of defence. |
2006 |
| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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Lower City Walls |
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The city stonework resisted Alexander The Great and the Romans. The latter made the city an ally in 70 BCE. |
2006 |
| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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Lower City Walls |
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The walls are made of basalt. |
2006 |
| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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Structure in a valley. |
2006 |
| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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Arched structure. |
1986 |
| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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Academy |
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The Academy. |
1986 |
| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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Academy |
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The Academy is made of carved basalt blocks. |
1986 |
| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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Academy |
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Niche. |
2006 |
| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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Column with Greek writing. |
2006 |
| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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Dramatic landscape. |
2006 |
| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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Structures in the mountains. |
2006 |
| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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Window from a building. |
2006 |
| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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Upper City Walls |
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The second level of protection is the Upper City Walls. |
1986 |
| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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Upper City Walls |
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The Pisidian city was never conquered by Alexander the Great or the Romans because of its location and defences. |
1986 |
| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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Upper City Walls |
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Precarious structure. |
1986 |
| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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Upper City Walls |
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Part of the upper walls. |
1986 |
| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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View around the site. |
2006 |
| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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The Gymnasium. |
1986 |
| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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Theatre |
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The theatre is set in a spectacular natural amphitheatre. |
2006 |
| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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Theatre |
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The theatre and its dramatic setting. |
2006 |
| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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Theatre |
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The magnificent setting. |
2006 |
| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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Theatre |
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An impressive structure. |
1986 |
| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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Theatre |
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The theatre is overlooked by cliffs. |
1986 |
| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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Theatre |
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The stage area overlooks a valley. |
2006 |
| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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Theatre |
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The structure is delapidated. |
2006 |
| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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Theatre |
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View from the upper level. |
2006 |
| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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Theatre |
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View from the theatre. |
1986 |
| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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One of many structures scattered around Termessos. |
2006 |
| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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The Bouleuterion. |
2006 |
| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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A tumble of blocks. |
2006 |
| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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An area with five sisterns. |
2006 |
| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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Buildings near the summit of the ancient city. |
1986 |
| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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Walls of a temple. |
2006 |
| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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Mountain scenery. |
1986 |
| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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Forested mountains. |
1986 |
| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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Necropolis |
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The necropolis is above the city. |
1986 |
| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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Necropolis |
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Dozens of sarcophagi scattered around at random. |
1986 |
| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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Necropolis |
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The sarcophagi resemble a scene from depictions of the Judgement Day with tombs scattered everywhere. |
1986 |
| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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Necropolis |
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Pissidian sarcophagus dating from c900 BCE. |
1986 |
| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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Necropolis |
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Isolated sarcophagos. |
2006 |
| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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Necropolis |
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Scattered stone sarcophagi. |
1986 |
| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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Necropolis |
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Piles of sarcophagi. |
1986 |
| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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Necropolis |
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A group of sarcophagi. |
1986 |
| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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Necropolis |
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Scattered sarcophagi. |
1986 |
| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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Mountain scenery. |
2006 |
| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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Mountain views and scattered ruins from the highest point of the site. |
1986 |
| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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The ancient city is surrounded by uninhabited mountains. |
1986 |
| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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Panorama. |
1986 |
| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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Forested mountains. |
1986 |
| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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Isolated terrain around Termessos. |
1986 |
| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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Spectacular landscape. |
1986 |
| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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The region is very isolated. |
1986 |
| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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Spectacular mountain scenery. |
1986 |
| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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Mountain views. |
1986 |
| Turkey |
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Termessos |
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The fire lookout point at the highest point of Termessos. |
1986 |
| Turkey |
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Side |
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The sea front at Side. |
2006 |
| Turkey |
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Side |
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The magnificent sea shore. |
2006 |
| Turkey |
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Side |
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The main street of Side, a settlement founded by Aeolians in 600 BCE. |
2006 |
| Turkey |
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Side |
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There are many temples at the site. |
2006 |
| Turkey |
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Side |
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Narrow alley between houses. |
2006 |
| Turkey |
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Side |
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Theatre |
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The Greek-Roman theatre. |
2006 |
| Turkey |
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Side |
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Theatre |
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The theatre held 15,000 people. It was built by the Greeks and enlarged by the Romans. |
2006 |
| Turkey |
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Side |
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Theatre |
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Arch to the upper levels. |
2006 |
| Turkey |
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Side |
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Theatre |
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View across the ancient city. |
2006 |
| Turkey |
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Side |
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Byzantine basilica. |
2006 |
| Turkey |
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Side |
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The Agora (market) was once used for crucifictions. |
2006 |
| Turkey |
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Side |
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Street with houses. |
2006 |
| Turkey |
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Side |
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Houses and shops. |
2006 |
| Turkey |
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Side |
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Apollo Temple |
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The Apollo Temple dates from the 2nd century. |
2006 |
| Turkey |
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Side |
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Apollo Temple |
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Detail of the sculpture. |
2006 |
| Turkey |
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Side |
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Apollo Temple |
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The temple dates from the 2nd century. |
2006 |
| Turkey |
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Side |
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Apollo Temple |
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View of the sea from the temple. |
2006 |
| Turkey |
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Side |
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Byzantine hospital (6th century). |
2006 |
| Turkey |
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Side |
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Detail of a Roman temple. |
2006 |
| Turkey |
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Side |
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The modern village of Side. |
2006 |
| Turkey |
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Side |
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Street scene in the new village. |
2006 |
| Turkey |
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Side |
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Eclipse |
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Total eclipse of the Sun by the Temple of Apollo in Side on the south coast of Turkey (March 2006). |
2006 |
| Turkey |
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Side |
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Eclipse |
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Detail of the corona during totality. |
2006 |
| Turkey |
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Side |
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Eclipse |
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The diamond ring at the end of the eclipse. |
2006 |
| Turkey |
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Konya |
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Hardware shop in Konya, a city founded by the Hittites in 2000 BCE. |
1986 |
| Turkey |
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Konya |
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Konya has been Hittite, Phrygian, Roman (mentioned in the New Testament), Seljuk (1150 to 1300) and Ottoman. |
1986 |
| Turkey |
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Konya |
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The city is on the Anatolian steppes at 1016m. |
1986 |
| Turkey |
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Konya |
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The city's old name is Iconium. |
1986 |
| Turkey |
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Konya |
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The city is traditional and conservative. |
1986 |
| Turkey |
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Konya |
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The minaret of the Oplikci Mosque, Konya's oldest dating from 1202. |
1986 |
| Turkey |
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Konya |
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Local transport. |
1986 |
| Turkey |
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Konya |
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Father and son at the market. |
1986 |
| Turkey |
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Konya |
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Aziziye Mosque |
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The Aziziye Mosque (1874) is one of many mosques in Konya. |
1986 |
| Turkey |
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Konya |
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Aziziye Mosque |
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Window with wrought iron balcony. |
1986 |
| Turkey |
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Konya |
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Sahip Ata Mosque |
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The Sahip Ata Mosque dates from 1283. |
1986 |
| Turkey |
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Konya |
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Sahip Ata Mosque |
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The mosque is Seljuk with Persian influences. |
1986 |
| Turkey |
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Konya |
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Sahip Ata Mosque |
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Children at the entrance portal. |
1986 |
were added from 1 January 2023.