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Diocaesarea (Uzuncaburç) (2)
Unless otherwise indicated, pictures on this page © Marco Prins and Jona Lendering. Photos can be downloaded and used for non-commercial purposes, but you have to acknowledge Livius.
The temple of Tyche. Photo Marco Prins. The temple of Tyche. During the reign of Vespasian or his son Domitian (i.e., between 69 and 96), this shrine was given as a present to the city by a man named Oppius and his wife Kyria.
Northeastern city gate. Photo Marco Prins. Northeastern city gate. An inscription states that it was erected during the reign of the emperor Arcadius (395-408).
Monumental arch. Photo Marco Prins. Monumental arch at the beginning of a colonnaded street that leads to the temple of Zeus. The consoles once carried statues.
Nymphaeum (fountain house). Photo Marco Prins. The remains of a nymphaeum (fountain house). The aquaduct is still functioning.
Theater. Photo Marco Prins. The Roman theater. According to an inscription, it was built during the joint reign of Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, i.e. between 161 and 169. Some 2500 people could find a seat.
The largest tower of the fortifications of Diocaesarea. Photo Marco Prins. The largest tower of the fortifications of Diocaesarea, built in the second half of the third century BCE. The inhabitants were very proud of this building: it can be seen on coins.
Mausoleum near Diocaesarea. Photo Jona Lendering. Mausoleum near Diocaesarea, seen from a distance. There were more tombs along the road between Diocaesarea and the sea at Demircili.
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