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Ptolemaion | Cenotaph of Gaius Caesar

Ptolemaion

Some shots I took from either side of the wall that now runs across the Ptolemaion, a monument built in memory of Ptolemy II in the 3rd century BC. Ptolemy II Philadelphos. From the Wikipedia: "After Alexander the Great ended Persian rule, most of Lycia was ruled by Ptolemy I Soter; his son Ptolemy II Philadelphos supported the Limyrans against the invading Galatians and the inhabitants dedicated a monument, the Ptolemaion, to him in thanks." One can find its sculptures in the Antalya Museum.
Limyra Ptolemaion 5116.jpg
Limyra Ptolemaion 5116.jpg
Limyra march 2012 5151.jpg
Limyra march 2012 5151.jpg
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Limyra Ptolemaion 3735.jpg
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Limyra Ptolemaion 3767.jpg
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Limyra Ptolemaion 3768.jpg
Limyra Ptolemaion 5152.jpg
Limyra Ptolemaion 5152.jpg