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The Temple of Trajan was a 2C AD temple in Corinthian order, dedicated to Trajan, built by his successor Hadrian. Both emperors were worshipped there. The temple was built of marble, probably on the site of a previous Hellenistic building. Before the construction, the area was leveled off by using a successful arched and vaulted substructure. The temple is flanked by stoas on three sides, the one at the back being higher than the others. It was in Corinthian order to have a peripteros plan, with 9 by 6 columns.

It is said that the Theater in the acropolis of Pergamum is the steepest raked Hellenistic theater in the world. The cavea of the theater which consists of 80 rows of seats is divided into three sections by two diazomas. The capacity was 10,000 people. The construction material is andesite. Because it was originally a Hellenistic theater, there was not a permanent stage building and people sitting on the cavea could see outside and beyond the playing area. In the Hellenistic period, performances were held in a festive atmosphere and took a long time. People spent a lot of time in the theater, usually the minimum of a full day. Therefore, they never wanted to block their view of outside and the stage building, being made of wood, was portable. Square holes at the back of the orchestra were for the portable stage building. The theater was also used during the Roman period with some alterations.

The finest altar ever built can be accepted as the Zeus Altar at Pergamum, of about 180 BC, which stands in its own precinct but, most unusually, without a temple. The altar, a marble offering-table, stood on an enormous stone plinth, which also supported the double colonnade of Ionic columns enclosing it on three sides. On the fourth side it was approached by a fine stairway, nearly 20 m / 65 ft wide.

Much of the structure and almost all of the friezes are now in Berlin. Decorated with vigorous friezes of life-size figures depicting a battle between gods and giants, its contemporary context is probably King Eumenes II’s celebration of his recent victories over the Gauls in Pontus and Bithynia. If this is so, then the context incorporates within its apparently straightforward mythology the King’s assertion of his own triumphant role as the defender of traditions against barbarianism.

Temple of Trajan, 2CAD, Acropolis, Pergamum

Anamur is a district of the province of Mersin, on the Mediterranean coast of southern Turkey, between Alanya and the city of Mersin.

Anamur is Turkey's southernmost point, a coastal resort famous for its bananas and peanuts

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TAVUK GOGSU
(CHICKEN BREAST PUDDING)
Ingredients Measure Amount
Chicken breast 1/2 medium size 100 g(cooked)
Cracked rice 3/4 cup 150 g
Water 1/4 cup 60 ml
Milk 4 cups 1 lt
Sugar 1 1/5 cups 240 g
Cinnamon 1 teaspoon 2 g

Instructions:
Cook chicken breast in water to cover, over low heat in a saucepan 10-15 minutes or until barely tender. Drain and bone tear breast into very thin hair like fibers. Set aside; chill. Cover rice with warm water for 2 hours. Drain and place into a food processor container. Process until well ground. Mix ground rice with milk in a saucepan blending well. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly. Stir in chicken breast-torn into fibers-mixing thoroughly. Cook for 5 minutes stirring gently and constantly. Reduce heat. Add sugar mixing well. Cook over very low heat for 1 minute or until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat. Pour into individual dessert bowls. Cool and sprinkle with cinnamon. Serve chilled.

6 servings

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Zeugma -The next Atlantis?

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The eyes of the world are on Zeugma, on the banks of the Euphrates. Why? Because this 2,000 year treasure trove is in danger of disappearing under the waters of the Birecik Dam this year.
The ancient city of Zeugma in Belkıs Village means ''place of passage'' or ''bridge town.'' Established by one of Alexander the Great's commanders Seleuchos in 312 B.C., the city was subsequently transformed into one of the four important cities in the Commagene Kingdom, then was subjected to rule under the Romans. Zeugma was ornated with a rich cultural lifestyle for 200 years, whereas it became renown for its sculpture, tomb architecture and mosaic craftsmanship. In addition, it became a crossroads for east-west trade.
Zeugma is spread over an area of about 20 acres, a third of which is slated to be submerged. In order to put a halt to the rising waters, a grassroots organization comprised of businessmen, journalists and university faculty members calling itself the "Belkıs/Zeugma Undertaking" has recently begun an affirmative action campaign. Amongst the institutions that have provided support and sponsorships are; TOFAS, the Tourism Ministry, Is Bankası, IMKB, MTA, TURSAB; TYD, the Ministry of Energy, the General Directorate of Dams as well as the press and media. The ultimate goal is to set up one of the world's largest open-air museums. "Financial support to save Zeugma has come in the way of a $50 million grant from the World Bank as well as $5 million from Hewlett-Packard. This will provide Turkey the opportunity to realize universal missions such as saving an important human heritage. Moreover, this will provide the chance to enhance our reputation in the global community," said the Minister of Culture, Istemihan Talay.