A 1967 cinematic journey through the ancient ruins of Didyma, Ephesus, and Izmir
In short: This archival footage captures archaeological sites in Turkey as they appeared in 1967. From the Ionian columns of the Temple of Apollo to subterranean Roman-era structures, the reel offers a visual survey of ancient craftsmanship, including intricate carvings, sarcophagi, and early architectural engineering.
The footage documents the Temple of Apollo at Didyma, dating back to the ninth century B.C., highlighting its Ionian columns and the site of the Oracle. It explores various artifacts, including carved lintels featuring griffins, a stone hemisphere resembling a sundial, and relief carvings depicting the death of Socrates.
The reel also examines Izmir’s second-century A.D. Agora, showcasing architectural remnants such as five-legged arches that once supported shops now situated below ground level. Other notable features include a Byzantine aqueduct with double-support centers and diverse museum artifacts, ranging from clay pots and soldier figures to detailed sarcophagi and stone carvings of animals and daily life.
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