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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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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Cappadocia, located in central Turkey, is famous for its surreal landscape of fairy chimneys, cave dwellings, and ancient rock-cut churches. This UNESCO-listed region has a rich history shaped by Hittites, Romans, and Byzantines, making it a cultural and geological wonder. Today, visitors flock here for hot-air balloon rides offering breathtaking views of its unique terrain.
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Blaundus is an ancient city located in western Türkiye, founded during the Hellenistic period. Known for its dramatic hilltop position and monumental stone architecture, it offers a striking glimpse into the region’s classical past.
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Cappadocia, located in central Turkey, is famous for its surreal landscape of fairy chimneys, cave dwellings, and ancient rock-cut churches. This UNESCO-listed region has a rich history shaped by Hittites, Romans, and Byzantines, making it a cultural and geological wonder. Today, visitors flock here for hot-air balloon rides offering breathtaking views of its unique terrain.
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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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Latmos, also known as Heraclea ad Latmum, was an ancient city located on the slopes of Mount Latmos near modern-day Bafa Lake in southwestern Turkey. Founded in the Hellenistic period, it was a port city on the Aegean coast before the sea receded due to silting. The city is famous for its impressive city walls, rock-cut tombs, and temples dedicated to Athena and Endymion. Surrounded by dramatic granite formations, Latmos also preserves prehistoric rock paintings dating back to the Neolithic era.
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The 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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Perge is a remarkable and extensive ancient Greek and Roman city located near Antalya, Turkey. It served as the capital of the Roman province of Pamphylia Secunda.
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