Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Tuesday Travels - Elaiussa Sebaste

This was a weekend trip we took last Summer.

The Elaiussa Sebaste, or what remains of it, is an ancient city site right outside of Kizkalesi that was built in the 2nd Century AD. Yep, 2nd century. I can't even begin to explain how surreal it is to be climbing up and around on structures that are that old. We have also felt it weird for us to be able to get so up close and personal with these artifacts and relics. Not that we're complaining, because it has been amazing, but back in the States the same site would have roped off areas, Do Not Touch Signs, and a tour guide. Not in Turkey. Maybe because there is so much that is historic here, it's not as big of deal? The amazing becomes common?

So as it was, we were on our own touring the relics of the Elaiussa Sebaste.

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Like how there is a house built right above the theatre?

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Another part of the ruins are across the highway.

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Part of the aquaduct.

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Climbing on the ruins.

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The tiny tiles amaze me.

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I like the pillars, too.

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A very large lizard!

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These were just a few pictures of what we saw that day. I hope they have done the place justice. :)

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