Images

The bouleuterion of Stratonicea, built in the Late Hellenistic period. The four lower rows of seats are still preserved.

The ruins of the Ephebeion (where the Ephebes would receive instruction on Greek culture), part of the impressive Gymnasium built in the second quarter of the 2nd century BC to the west end of the city.

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.