TurkeyMarianne Mehling A comprehensive, richly illustrated guide to the treasures of Turkey - the ancient buildings and historic sites, the churches, mosques, museums and monuments, in alphabetical order for easy reference. |
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acropolis Anatolia ancient Antakya apse arches architecture Armenian Assyrian base baths became bridge building built Byzantine called Camii capital castle central centre chamber Christian church citadel columns completely conquered courtyard cult culture dating decorated destroyed dome early Emperor empire entrance Environs excavated extended façade famous finally finds fortress foundations front gate Greek hall hill Hittite important impressive inscription king known Konya late later leads lower Lycian medrese monastery mosque mountain museum niches original Ottoman painting palace Paşa period Persian present probably reached relief remains restored river road rock Roman round ruins ruled seat Seljuk settlement side square stands statues stone Sultan supported surrounded temple theatre tomb towers town Turkish turn upper valley vaulted village wall yards