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Temple of Athena in Side

Side (pronounced “See-day”) is an ancient Greek city on the southern Mediterranean coast of Turkey, a resort town and one of the best-known classical sites in the country. Among its highlights are the white marble columns of the Hellenistic Temple of Athena, located near the harbor.

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globalgadabout25-Jan-2018 23:03
just enough left of the uprights to suggest the grandeur that once reigned here...good impact in your straight on view..
larose forest photos25-Jan-2018 21:11
Agree with Bill, it is astonishing what the ancient world did, and they didn't skimp on aesthetics either. fabulous shot of this magical place. V
joseantonio25-Jan-2018 20:30
nicely seen with the sea in the background.V.
bill friedlander25-Jan-2018 19:38
The engineering feats of the ancient Greeks is simply amazing. V
Nirvan Hope25-Jan-2018 18:52
I agree with Jane. What did they do before cranes! Ladders, scaffolding maybe...
janescottcumming25-Jan-2018 18:41
You see this and it really makes you marvel at how they built these structures so long ago. V
Jim Coffman25-Jan-2018 18:29
A very nice and very historic capture!