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Aphrodisias A hummingbird moth |
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Aphrodisias Aphrodisias was an artists' community in ancient times |
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Aphrodisias Ancient backgammon board. Backgammon is a national passion in Turkey. |
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Aphrodisias The stadium could hold 30,000 people, even though the city had only 7,500 residents. This was apparently the locals' way of showing off their marble quarries and skilled craftsmen. |
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Aphrodisias Temple of Aphrodite |
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Aphrodisias The archaeologist primarily responsible for the excavation of Aphrodisias is buried there. |