Aphrodisias: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Stavropolis

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Aphrodisias, Turkey

Aphrodisias, Turkey

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Caria

Caria

ancient district, Anatolia

cave dwellings in Cappadocia

Anatolia

historical region, Asia

ancient Middle East

ancient Middle East

historical region, Asia

Roman Forum

ancient Rome

ancient state, Europe, Africa, and Asia

Flag of Turkey featuring a red field with a white crescent moon and white five-pointed star.

Turkey

country, Asia and Europe

Key People

Augustus

Augustus

Roman emperor

Temple of Artemis at Jerash, Jordan. (Jarash, Jordan)

Ancient Anatolia

Temple ruins of columns and statures at Karnak, Egypt (Egyptian architecture; Egyptian archaelogy; Egyptian history)

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