Roman Baths Sagalassos, a photo from Burdur, Mediterranean

Photographer's Note

The ruins of the old Roman baths in the ancient city of Sagalassos. The Baths were destroyed in an earthquake in the 7th century. They used to be adorned with many giant marble statues of various Roman Emperors and their consorts. Sadly, many were destroyed to extract lime, but excavations have uncovered some intriguing fragments such as legs feet and arms. More info here:

https://followinghadrian.com/2013/04/12/exploring-sagalassos-images-from-the-city-in-the-clouds-part-2-lower-agora/

ikeharel, pajaran, holmertz, pierrefonds, jhm, Fis2, ktanska, PaulVDV, mcmtanyel, COSTANTINO ha puntuado esta nota como útil.

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Silvio1953 (220465) 2020-12-28 2:11

Ciao Chris, great view of fascinating ruines, wonderful colors, excellent clarity, fine details and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

pajaran (114801) 2020-12-28 3:36

Pozdrav.
Lepa stara arhitektura, dobro pokazano sa lepim bojama, kontrastom, perspektivom i dobrim tekstom.
Lepa fotografija i rusevina.
Zelim vam lep dan, sve najbolje u novoj nedelji koja je pocela.
Paja.

holmertz (101890) 2020-12-28 3:57

Hello Chris,
I passed through Burdur province and town in 1971, soon after another earthquake had caused some destruction, but I was never close to these baths. Anyone wanting to see the huge cultural heritage of Turkey carefully would need several months, which you had but very few others. There seem to be some interesting details among these ruins, and they are well photographed, but the distant hills look just as interesting.
Best regards,
Gert

pierrefonds (113492) 2020-12-28 4:39

Bonjour Chris,

Le site est impressionnant. La prise de vue permet de voir les détails des ruines des bains romains. La lumière donne de belles teintes aux couleurs de l'image. Bonne journée.

Pierre

jhm (211734) 2020-12-28 6:10

Hello Chris,

Old ruins are always interesting that we can see the old architecture You show us a nice panoramic image.
An excellent composition sharp and clear presentation.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

Fis2 (169609) 2020-12-28 9:54

Witaj Chris!
A very interesting place, view is impressive.
I like it.
Good framing, colors and sharpness.
Well done.
Good evening.
Krzysztof

Tue (91478) 2020-12-28 10:14

Hello Chris,
A great overview of the Roman ruins here in the mountains. I like their warm colours, which make a nice contrast with the bluish mountains in the distance.
Lars

ktanska (44438) 2020-12-28 10:19

Hi Chris,
Interesting view of these ruins with so many details. It is so strange to think that it has been ruins for so many centuries, and intact for many centuries before the earthquake. Beautiful mountain landscape in the background.
Kari

lousat (138541) 2020-12-28 13:05

Hi Chris,very interesting post, this isn't a classic place during the touristic trips and is not often seen on TE,i like a lot the perspective from above and the usual top quality. Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

PaulVDV (62752) 2020-12-28 14:33

Hello Chris,
From a well elevated viewpoint you present us the very interesting ruins of the ancient Sagalassos.
I was never in Sagalassos but this site has a certain notoriety in Belgium because of the Archaeological Research Project of the largest university in the country (KU Leuven).
Very nicely presented with the mountainous surroundings.
Best regards, Paul

emka (157280) 2020-12-28 18:58

Hello Chris, I have seen some Roman baths better preserved although I do not remember where, hahaha. Here because of the earthquake, we can see only outlines. beautiful setting on the hill with the view of the valley.
Best regards MAlgo

ifege (46851) 2020-12-28 20:14

Hi Chris
Not a spot that I'be heard of but it looks intriguing with lots of hints as to what was once, including where underground pipes may have been. Good one.
cheers
Ian

mkamionka (73224) 2020-12-28 23:56

Hi Chris,
again not much is left from the past, but it is amazing that even ruins are so photogenic sometimes and it makes s think how great it must have been before.
Great very colorful capture here with the mountains decorating the horizon.
Excellent reportage,
M

abmdsudi (95869) 2020-12-29 20:54

Hi Chris
The historical info is fascinating and image to match. The detailing is wonderful in natural colours and contrast to blue sky is just perfect. Excellent shot
Best regards

jmdias (114170) 2021-01-01 5:15

chris

the roman citizens took their way of life across each corner of the areas dominated by them.
ruins themselves aren't so impressive as the wide landscape around.
nice photo

take care

jorge

mcmtanyel (67529) 2021-05-18 21:51

Hello Chris,
What can I say? Not one of the best preserved example of the Roman ruins in Turkey. But it is nice to see, TFS.
Regards,
MT

COSTANTINO (115421) 2021-09-15 9:25

Hello dear Chris
thanks for the sharing of these
ancient ruins bringing
memories from a glorious past
regards
Costantino