The Temple of Apollo, Didyma

Once an ancient sanctuary on the coast of Ionia, now Turkey, the ancient site of Didyma contains the remains of a temple to Apollo, seen here. Like Delphi, Didyma was also an oracle.

Les Baux Overlook

Photo by Stephen Bohn

A view of the Provencal countryside from the ruins of the 10th century Chateau des Baux.

Solin Ruins

The ruins of the ancient city of Solin (or Salona, as it was known in Roman times) are located northeast of Split, Croatia. Only a small portion of the extensive site has been excavated, including early Christian churches, cemeteries and the remains of a Roman amphitheater.

Eternal Rome

Ruins of a Roman temple framed by trees on the Palatine Hill above the Forum.

Ruins of Heidelberg Castle

Another photo of the castle ruins, this time from the old town section below.

Stone Seat

This stone chair must have been a place of honor in the ancient Greek theater at Priene, Turkey.
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