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Architectural highlights: The plan shows striking structures such as the Tetrapylon (a monumental gate), the Sebasteion, a large theatre, the Agora, and one of the best-preserved ancient stadiums in the world.
Development: Traces of settlement date back to 5000 BC. The monumental buildings visible today were mostly built from the 2nd century BC onwards, with the city laid out on a grid plan (Hippodamian system).
Development: Traces of settlement date back to 5000 BC. The monumental buildings visible today were mostly built from the 2nd century BC onwards, with the city laid out on a grid plan (Hippodamian system).
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Archaeology: Systematic excavations began in 1961 by New York University and continue to this day, making Aphrodisias one of the best-researched sites in the region.
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Historical significance: The city was a prosperous center during the Roman imperial period and was placed under the personal protection of Emperor Augustus. In the 4th century AD, it even became the capital of the Roman province of Caria.
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