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Turkey: Pergamum Fortification |
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More photos in the vicinity: Pergamum Great Theatre Pergamum Trajan Temple Pergamum |
A net of vaulted passages beneath Trajan's temple reduced the impact of earthquakes. The effectiveness of the fortification can be witnessed by the remaining walls.  |
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Date: Oct 16, 2008 Longitude: 27° 11.02' Latitude: 39° 7.91'  
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   Map references: left: courtesy CIA, middle: courtesy US LoC Map Collection, right: courtesy NASA. This page has been updated on: 2009-Mar-24 |
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