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A Guide to Ancient Archaeological and Architectural Terms
Ken Grubb posted a article in History of Asia Minor
Click on one of the letters below to get to the word you're looking for. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T V X A Abacus The upper member of a capital Acropolis Fortified hilltop. Citadel of a city Acroterion (acroterium) Statues or ornaments at the apex and inner corners of a pediment Adyton Inner sanctuary of a temple Aegis Cuirass or shield with Gorgon’s head and ring of snakes Agora Public square or market-place -
In 330 AD, Constantine I allowed Christianity to be practiced publicly, dedicated Constantinople as the capital of the Empire, and rebuilt the city splendidly. Constantinople itself was not only the new capital of the Empire but was also the symbol of Christian triumph. -
The Celsus library of Ephesus was the third largest in the ancient world holding approximately 12,000 scrolls.© Natalie Sayin / Turkish Travel Blog
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Inside the Temple of Apollo in Altinkum-
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The temple was connected to the ancient city of Miletus via a long paved road known these days as the sacred route. Construction was never fully completed but some historians have said that if it had been, the Temple of Apollo would have rivaled the Delhi in Greece. Read more here - http://turkishtravelblog.com/temple-of-apollo/ -
It dates from Ancient Greek times and is located at the entrance to the resort. You won’t need for a full day to explore it, and it would be wise not to go midday when the sun is blaring. If you have already seen Ephesus in Selcuk, the Temple Of Apollo pails in comparison however it is still worth a visit. Read more here - http://turkishtravelblog.com/temple-of-apollo/© Natalie Sayin
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The Temple Of Apollo in Didyma, Turkey is a major landmark for the surrounding touristic resorts of Altinkum and Didim. It is on the Aegean coast and receives thousands of travelers and tourists every year. In historic times the area was referred to as Didyma and even today signs of Greek history are everywhere. Read more here - http://turkishtravelblog.com/temple-of-apollo/© Natalie Sayin
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http://www.turkeycentral.com/gallery/album/609-turkey/ Last summer,2012, my husband and I, were trekking in Turkey. We followed the turquoise coast, which is totally stunning, and walked the Lycian Way over a well marked mountain path, through small hamlets, untouched by time. Although many people have walked these paths you cannot help feel you are on a great exploration. One day, while on a provision stop in a small town called Kinik, which also is of great interest. Xanthos is situated above the town and dates back to 1,200 B.C. with history around every corner. We stopped to drink c -
History of Alanya There are magnificent monuments in the citadel of Alanya, which is the nominee for Unesco Cultural Heritage of the world. Along with the monuments such as the walls, Kızılkule, the dockyard and the gun house, old houses of Alanya inhabited after having been restored are also protected and they are worth visiting. In some of the houses weaving is continued with old looms and meal is served in their gardens. If you look carefully at the citadel, a heritage from the medieval times, while visiting, you will notice some stone carvings dating back to the antiquity. Visiting th
