Turkey - April 2005

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Nysa - the Bouleuterion - late 2nd Century AD, mentioned by Strabo Nysa - the Bouleuterion - seated between 600 to 800 people Nysa - the Agora Nysa - the Agora Ionic colonnade in the Agora
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Local flora Nysa - the Theatre Nysa - the Theatre - reliefs of the revels of Dionysus on the podium Nysa - the Theatre - seated 12,000 people Nysa - the Roman Tunnel - a 150 metre canal to channel the river
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Nysa - the Stadium which spanned the river could seat 30,000 people The Stadium - the remains of the bridge supports can just be seen The Stadium with the theatre in the background Nysa - the Library, built in the 2nd century AD It is the best preserved library after the Library of Celsius at Ephesus. Scrolls were kept on shelves in the niches.
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More local flora A delightful surprise! There were different creations in each room Kusadasi at sunset Magnesia on the Maeander
Nysa Swan Swan Kusadasi Magnesia on the Maeander
         
Magnesia on the Maeander - the pediment of the Temple of Artemis Magnesia on the Maeander Magnesia on the Maeander Magnesia on the Maeander Magnesia on the Maeander - the Theatre
Magnesia on the Maeander Magnesia on the Maeander Magnesia on the Maeander Magnesia on the Maeander Magnesia on the Maeander
         
Iris Tortoise! Herakleia under Latmos - local women Herakleia - local women - we all bought something! Herakleia
Magnesia on the Maeander Magnesia on the Maeander Herakleia under Latmos Herakleia under Latmos Herakleia
         
Local flora Herakleia - sitting in the Bouleuterion The local people live amongst the ruins Herakleia - lots of lovely tablecloths! Herakleia
Herakleia under Latmos Herakleia under Latmos Herakleia Herakleia Herakleia
         
Herakleia - the Temple of Athena Herakleia - the Temple of Athena Herakleia - view over what was once the Gulf of Latmos, but is now Lake Bafa Herakleia - the Temple of Athena Herakleia - a wonderful lunch! - Wendy, Gill, Alan, Julian and Sarah
Herakleia Herakleia Herakleia Herakleia Herakleia
         
Ditto Euromus - Temple of Zeus - built in about 120AD during Hadrian's reign Euromus - Temple of Zeus - 6 x 11 corinthian columns - some are unfluted and therefore unfinished Euromus - Temple of Zeus - it is very well preserved Euromus - Temple of Zeus
Herakleia Euromus Euromus Euromus Euromus - Temple of Zeus
         
Labranda - a religious centre sacred to Zeus Labrayndus - built on a series of artificial terraces Labranda - this was probably a fountain Labranda - the flowers were lovely Labranda - this was used to measure grain Labranda - Andron or banqueting hall
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Labranda - Temple of Zeus built in the 4th Century BC - a sacred way ran from Mylasa to Labranda Labranda - Temple of Zeus with the Andron and Oikoi in the background Labranda - looking down over the site Labranda - the curator and his wife Mylasa - Gumuskesen monument - 2nd Century AD - a scaled down Roman copy of the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus
Labranda Labranda Labranda Labranda Mylasa
         
Mylasa - the Gate with the Axe - double axe on keystone - this was the gateway of the sacred way from Mylasa to Labranda Mylasa - stork Mylasa - stork Bodrum - ancient Halicarnassus - the Theatre Bodrum - the Theatre from across the bay
Mylasa Mylasa Mylasa Bodrum Bodrum
         
Bodrum - the Castle of St Peter Bodrum - the Castle of St Peter Bodrum - the Castle of St Peter Wendy, Richard, Alan and Julian - parts of ancient Halicarnassus litter the courtyard! Lagina - the Sanctuary of Hekate
Bodrum Bodrum Bodrum Bodrum Lagina
         
Lagina - the Sanctuary of Hekate Lagina - the Propylon Lagina - the Temple of Hekate Lagina - the Temple of Hekate Lagina - blocks of stone were fixed together with iron bars coated with lead
Lagina Lagina Lagina Lagina Lagina
         
Lagina - the lead has worn off this one Lagina - Temple of Hekate - grafitti of dog, the symbol of Hekate Lagina - Temple of Hekate - grafitti of dog, the symbol of Hekate Flora Lagina - the group gathers to discuss carvings on the stones
Lagina Lagina Lagina Lagina Lagina
         
Lagina - there is still a great deal to excavate Lagina - pillar showing how it would be fixed to its base Lagina - the experts attempt to translate an inscription! A frog! Statue of Hekate in nearby Turgut
Lagina Lagina Lagina Lagina Turgut
         
Turgut, the village near to the Sanctuary of Lagina Dalyan - stork on its nest More storks in Dalyan - the Turks regard them as bringing good fortune Wendy having lunch in Dalyan Rock tombs in the cliffs at Dalyan
Turgut Dalyan Dalyan Dalyan Dalyan
         
Rock tombs along the river cliffs from Dalyan to the ancient city of Caunus Rock tombs along the river cliffs from Dalyan to the ancient city of Caunus Rock tombs - 4th Century BC Rock tombs Rock tombs
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Rock tombs Rock tombs Rock tombs Rock tombs The estuary at Caunus. The city was considered unhealthy, probably because of malaria
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Caunus - a temple Caunus - a temple Demir tells us all about it Tortoise Tortoise
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Caunus - the Theatre which is greek in style Caunus - the Theatre Caunus - the Theatre Fresh orange juice was very welcome Caunis - buildings on the Acropolis
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Caunus A very fine goat A very fine goat Kaya Koy - the village was deserted in 1925 when the Greek occupants were repatriated The remaining Turkish occupants moved down onto the plain, leaving the village deserted.
Caunus Caunus Caunus Kaya Koy Kaya Koy
         
There is an eerie feel to the place Kaya Koy - inside the 17th Century church The outside of the church Looking out over the deserted village Looking out over the deserted village
Kaya Koy Kaya Koy Kaya Koy Kaya Koy Kaya Koy
         
Fethiye Fethiye Fethiye - the boat yard Letoon - the Theatre Letoon - the Theatre
Fethiye Fethiye Fethiye Letoon Letoon
         
Letoon - shrine to Leto and her children, Apollo and Artemis Letoon - The legend of Leto says that she turned some shepherds into frogs - there are lots of frogs here - and terrapins! A frog! Letoon - mosaic of lyre, bow and quiver - symbols of Apollo and Artemis - in the Doric temple Letoon - view of the Temple of Leto
Letoon Letoon Letoon Letoon Letoon
         
Letoon - Temple of Leto - there is a spring in the temple Xanthos - the Theatre - 2nd Century AD - Roman Xanthos - the Theatre with the Harpy tomb in the middle of the photo - the reliefs are in the British Museum Xanthos - pillar tomb - 4th Century BC Fethiye - Rock tomb
Letoon Xanthos Xanthos Xanthos Fethiye
         
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