Asia Minor
)
Aphrodisias, Turkey. An ancient city of the Caria region in southwestern Asia Minor (now Turkey), Aphrodisias was a favourite of Julius Caesar. The ruins of the city include bathhouses, a stadium, a theatre, a market, and the Temple of Aphrodite (shown here). The temple was originally built around the time of the birth of Christ, and was reconstructed as a Christian basilica in the 5th century.
Historical name for Anatolia, the Asian part of Turkey.
How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
| ?Page tools | ||
|---|---|---|
|
?Sign in  |
|---|