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The ruins of the impressive Gymnasium of Stratonicea set among deserted houses.

The theatre of ancient Halicarnassus, built in the 4th century BCE during the reign of King Mausolos and enlarged in the 2nd century CE, the original capacity of the theatre was 10,000.

Model of the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus.

The ruins of the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, constructed for King Mausolus during the mid-4th century BC at Halicarnassus in Caria.

The Sanctuary of Zeus Labraundos overlooking the plain of Milas.

View of the Temple Terrace of the Sanctuary of Zeus Labraundos at Ladraunda.

The North Wall of the Propylon area and the monumental staircase leading up from the entrance. Note the huge Split Rock in the background which may have been the inspiration for the establishment of the cult to the Carian sky god.

Relief from the Sebasteion depicting Nero and Agrippina on display in the Aphrodisias Museum. Agrippina crowns her young son Nero with a laurel wreath. The scene refers to Nero’s accession as emperor in 54 CE.

General view of the Sebasteion with the restored portico with replicas of reliefs depicting various mythological subjects and members of the imperial family. Its construction began during the reign of Tiberius (14-37 AD) and was completed...

The pool of the tetrastyle court of the Baths of Hadrian richly decorated with columns, statues and marble ornamentation. It is the largest public bath building in Aphrodisias.