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Gallipoli, site of many WW1 battles between Australian-New Zealand regiments and Turkish army. |
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A Gallipoli cemetery by the sea.
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The Pergamum theatre is carved into the hill above the city of Bergama.
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The beautiful site of Pergamum's Acropolis.
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Pergamum's Acropolis
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Columns in Pergamum's Acropolis.
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We stayed in the very nice Kale Han Hotel in Selçuk (near Ephesus). One can see a 6th century fortress behind the hotel. |
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The lounge of the Kale Han Hotel was nicely decorated in typical Turkish fashion. Janet and Linda are relaxing on the couch. |
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The Odeon at Ephesus. |
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A headless statue in Ephesus. Our guide told us that it is believed that a new head was installed to honour new dignitaries, the body was kept! |
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The statue-lined street takes us to the famous library. |
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The Celsus Library in Ephesus. |
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View from the top of the Ephesus Theatre. The street in the background led to the harbour but the ocean has long ago receeded. |
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Another view of Ephesus Theatre, concerts are still played here. |