Turkey: Perge Colonnaded Street | |
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The Colonnaded Street was 20 meters wide (65 ft) and lined with shops on both sides. An unusual feature of this city was the water canal lying in the middle of the street. It was built for providing a smooth atmosphere during hot summers. |
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Date: Oct 19, 2008 Longitude: 30° 51.31' Latitude: 36° 57.96' Show Photo Position in Google Maps |
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Map references: left: courtesy CIA, middle: courtesy US LoC Map Collection, right: courtesy NASA. This page has been updated on: 2009-Mar-24 |