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View of Ankara.

Ancient structure on the outskirts of Tarsus, built by giants according to local tradition.

View of settlement in the bay of Izmir, possibly Yenifoça.

Panoramic view of the city and port of Izmir.

The gate of Constantinople, or Northern Gate of Iznik, from outside the walls.

Ancient reliefs which had been incorporated into the walls of Iznik.

Lefke Gate or Eastern Gate of Iznik.

On of the gates of Iznik, possibly Lake Gate, from the interior of the walls.

Funerary monuments in the necropolis of Hierapolis.

The western gate of Aphrodisias in Caria, seen from the interior of the walls.

The western gate of Aphrodisias in Caria, seen from the exterior of the walls.

The architectural complex (külliye) comprising the mausoleum of Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi and the Mevlevi dervish lodge, today Mevlana museum of Konya, seen from the city walls.

View of the walls of Konya. An ancient statue and decorative features from diverse historical periods had been incorporated into the walls, in accordance with a practice distinctive of Seljuk architecture.

Details from the walls of Konya: reliefs, statues and decorative features from diverse historical periods, which had been incorporated into the walls in accordance with a practice distinctive of Seljuk architecture.

View of one of the ports of Elaeussa Sebaste (today Ayas) and the city fortress.

View of the spot where the Bosporus joins the Golden Horn.

Partial view of Seraglio Point (Sarayburnu) with Topkapi Palace.

Partial view of Seraglio Point (Sarayburnu) with Topkapi Palace and Incirli Kiosk.

Partial view of Seraglio Point (Sarayburnu) with Topkapi Palace. The plate shows the Tower of Justice in the second court of the palace and the Harem.