Turkey - April 2005

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Kusadasi in the morning sun Kusadasi in the evening Kusadasi - the marina Hotel Grand Onder - a hardy few take a dip! Kusadasi marina - Wendy
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Kusadasi - Hotel Grand Onder is on the hill What a wonderful name for a boat - Wendy holding it up! Hittite carving on the Carabel Pass - possibly marking a boundary. The god holds a spear and carries a bow Hittite carving on the Carabel Pass - Demir explains Site of the Hittite carving - it would have been clearly visible to travellers. The top of the carving can just be seen on the rock face.
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Round the table - Phil, Jill, Pauline, Edna, Richard, Wendy and Rosie Sardis - The ancient capital of Lydia - the Bath/Gymnasium Complex built approx AD200 The site was excavated by the Americans from 1958 and the facade was reconstructed by them The reconstructed facade Part of the Bath/Gymnasium complex
Lunch Sardis Sardis Sardis Sardis
         
This area of the Bath/Gymnasium complex was converted into a synagogue Looking across the synagogue towards the facade of the Bath/Gymnasium Complex Another view of the Bath/Gymnasium site Archway in Bath/Gymnasium complex - minaret of nearby mosque can just be seen Sardis - the Temple of Artemis - built by King Croesus of Lydia in 6th Century BC, but was not completed
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The temple faced west not east and was modified over the years, having been destroyed by the Greeks and later rebuilt in the reign of Alexander the Great. The temple is divided into two parts dedicated to Artemis and the Empress Faustina A byzantine church has been built in one corner of the temple Very large snail Prenses Hotel, Golcuk - 4000 feet and very cold!
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The view cleared for a moment Frost or snow on the hills Birgi - Ulu Camii built in 1312 Birgi - Ulu Camii - Selcuk and Ottoman architecture - the south facade is built of marble Birgi - the highly decorative minaret of the mosque is made of glazed brick
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Birgi - the entrance to the mosque - shoes to be removed, women to have arms and head covered. The interior of the mosque looking towards the Mihrab, the niche in the wall that faces Mecca The doors of the staircase leading to the Mimber used by the Imam when he leads the congregation in prayer The side of the staircase of the Mimber is made from 3000 pieces of wood in geometric patterns No glue is used - the pieces all fit perfectly
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The Mihrab with its blue mosaic tiles is regarded as the gateway to Mecca. The prayer mat of the Imam is in the alcove. Decorative wooden shutters on the windows Birgi - local weaving Birgi - a local woman selling scarves and material Birgi - another woman working on local products
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A side street in Birgi A side street in Birgi A side street in Birgi Houses are listed and are being preserved Local women in traditional clothes
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A local woman Cakiraga Konak - Andy, Sue, Ruth and Liz Built in 1762 - 1764 by a wealthy merchant to house his extended family The house is airy and highly decorative The internal landing of the first floor
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The internal landing of the first floor The merchant had two wives - this is the room of the wife who came from Izmir and this is the room of the wife who came from Istanbul Looking out across the valley towards Ulu Camii The back of the house looking towards the more modern mosque of the town
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A view across the town Looking up the course of the river A coffee shop in Birgi - Joan, Margaret, Pauline, Demir and Rebecca Wendy View of the what would have been the Bay of Ephesus and the ancient harbour - now silted up and marshy
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Ephesus - the Odeum or Bouleuterion - built c150 AD - viewed from the State Agora It was used for political meetings and seated about 1400 people View of the Odeum through the asphodels Orchids
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Looking up the marble street towards the State Agora The Gate of Hercules - the pillars show reliefs of Hercules dating from 200 AD and were moved from an earlier building Looking down the Curetes Way towards the Library of Celsus and the ancient harbour Looking down the Curetes Way towards the Library of Celsus The Fountain of Trajan - inscription dates it to 114 AD
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Temple of Hadrian - in the centre of the arch is a relief of the head of Tyche The head of Tyche and in the centre background a relief of the head of a Medusa-like figure Recently excavated houses on the slopes of Mount Coressus Mosaic floor and remains of wall paintings The remains of wall paintings
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Amphorae The buildings are close together Many people would have lived in close proximity These were the houses of wealthy people More wall paintings
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The public latrine This was for the men only Side street near the Latrine The facade of the Library of Celsus which has been extensively restored Begun in 110 AD the library housed approx 12000 scrolls housed in niches
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Oiginally the building had three tiers and took 25 years to complete The Gate of Mazaeus and Mithridates who were wealthy freedmen - leading to the Commercial Agora The marble road to the harbour Advertising for the brothel View of the Commercial Agora, with the Library of Celsus and the excavations of the private houses under cover, in the background
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The Commercial Agora looking towards the ancient harbour View from the theatre towards the ancient harbour The Theatre where St Paul spoke to the Ephesians Group photo Wendy on the cat walk!
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Wendy strutting her stuff! Dinner at Kusadasi Claire enjoying her food Richard and Wendy Alinda - the aqueduct
Wendy Kusadasi Kusadasi Kusadasi Alinda
         
Alinda - Hellenistic Tower dwelling Alinda - indentation for funeral ash Alinda - Hellenistic Tower dwelling - this has not been restored Alinda The theatre at Alinda
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The site is covered with olive trees There has been no restoration - it has 35 rows of seats Wendy and Chris Alinda - the entrance to the theatre Alinda - the slope below the theatre
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Asphodels Looking back up at the theatre Alinda - the market building with the modern town of Karpuzlu below Alinda - the market building and Karpuzlu The building originally had three storeys - this is the second floor
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The facade of the market building - the ground floor A house in Karpuzlu which has ancient stones in its construction Old woman from Karpuzlu The market in Karpuzlu View of the theatre and the market building of Alinda from Karpuzlu
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