Roman drain  April 25, 2026 Sagalassos  Archaeological Site, Kıraç, Ağlasun/Burdu   Used our all Turkiye Museum Pass.      When I read : "This fountain, which is a magnificent monument built between 161-180 AD, draws attention with the use of 7 different colored stones used in its construction and Afyon marble, which creates impressive games of light when it meets the water. The fountain, which was built as a badge of prestige during the Roman Empire; is a truly magnificent structure with its dimensions, sculptures in niches and waterfalls." (Turkishmuseums.com) I knew I wanted to see this ancient fountain.  The Hittite fountain we visited yesterday was not as magnificent, but equally and especially enchanting.    In the Western Taurus Mountains, now called the Turkish Lakes Region, Sagalassos's history dates back to Hittite and Lydian times before Alexander the Great arrived in 333B.C. on his way to Persia.  In 2...

 April 26 Sunrise from room 3003 at the Evdìhan Otel Döşemealtı outside of Antalya. I kept admiring how the light changed my mountain vistas. We're heading up into them today! We stayed here at  this hotel in Döşemealtı because it's close to the Termessos Ruins & national park   buffet breakfast on the top floor of the Evdìhan Otel  The drive was interesting to my ecology brain as we drove through several ecosystems.  First the flat valley floor with fertile soil and lots growing.  Then beautiful pine forests As we ascended towards Termessos, it changed to chaparral like California with oak & madrone trees which I haven't seen yet in Turkey.   For details, read my post from Termessos. It is a stunning setting for Roman and older ruins.    www.grayhairedglobetrotter.com/2026/04/termessos-national-parkmilli-parki.html Used our all Turkiye Museum Pass.    Three fav photos from my post    T...