My supercharged Fiat rental.

One of the best preserved Roman amphitheaters, still in use.

































Up the hill to the city itself.

The stadium.

The basilica.



The bouleuterion (citizen council).



The market halls.

The nymphaeum (water fountains).

Pizza oven?









Lamb shish in Aksu with rice, bread, salad, water: 20 lira (7 USD).

Perge.

Well maintained visitor facility.

Inhabited since 5000-4000 BC.

The theater, closed for renovation.

The Roman door, south entrance.



Amazing stonework.



The nymphaeum (water fountains).





The agora (main market square).

The propylaeum (bath complex).





Original floor tiles.



Greek.





The Hellenistic gate.





The main artery.

With a water canal in the middle.







Canal bridges.







The fountain of Acropolis with the water goddess, Kestros.

View from Acropolis hill, looking at the main intersection of columned streets (N-S/E-W).








The stadium, said to seat 12000 people.

Massive stone leftovers.

Hot.

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