Archaeology & Photography
A space for sharing and discussing archaeology through photography , from ancient ruins to fieldwork moments and visual storytelling of the past."
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Hierapolis is an ancient Greco-Roman city located above the famous travertine terraces of Pamukkale in southwestern Türkiye. Founded in the 2nd century BC, it became an important spa and religious center, known for its ancient theater, necropolis, and thermal springs.
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Perge is an ancient city in southern Turkey, near Antalya, known for its well-preserved Roman ruins. Once a major city of Pamphylia, it features a grand colonnaded street, Roman baths, a theater, stadium, and impressive city gates. Perge was also visited by St. Paul during his missionary journeys.
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Limyra was an ancient city in the region of Lycia, located near today’s Finike in southern Turkey. It was an important cultural and political center during the Lycian and Roman periods. The site features a Roman theater, Lycian rock-cut tombs, and the famous Heroon of Gaius Caesar. Surrounded by mountains and crossed by a river, Limyra offers a peaceful atmosphere with a blend of natural beauty and ancient ruins.
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Gm, I spent the day at my happy place, nerding out with a terracotta statuette of a siren. as one does.
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Arycanda or Arykanda (Ancient Greek: Ἀρύκανδα or Ἀρυκάνδα) is an Ancient Lycian city, former bishopric and present Catholic titular see in Antalya Province in the Mediterranean Region of Turkey.
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Arycanda or Arykanda (Ancient Greek: Ἀρύκανδα or Ἀρυκάνδα) is an Ancient Lycian city, former bishopric and present Catholic titular see in Antalya Province in the Mediterranean Region of Turkey.
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Hierapolis was a prominent ancient Greek city in southwestern Anatolia, celebrated for its sacred hot springs and venerated as a healing center. The city's vast and well-preserved necropolis, one of the largest in Turkey, features a variety of tombs, including distinctive circular burial mounds known as tumuluses. These Hellenistic-era tumuluses, characterized by their earthen mounds covering stone-built chambers, served as monumental tombs for prominent citizens. Today, the extensive ruins of Hierapolis, including its impressive theater, temples, and the remarkable necropolis with its tumuluses, are a UNESCO World Heritage Site alongside the natural travertine terraces of Pamukkale.
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he Phrygian Valley, located in western Anatolia, is a historical region known for its unique rock formations and ancient monuments carved into the soft tufa stone. It was once the heartland of the Phrygian civilization, which flourished around the 8th century BCE. The valley features impressive rock-cut tombs, sanctuaries, and the famous Midas Monument. Today, it offers a striking blend of natural beauty and archaeological significance.
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