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Roman Ruins, Turkey

Roman Ruins, Turkey
The land that is now Turkey was conquered by many empires, beginning with the Hittites in 1900 bc and continuing with the Phrygians, Lydians, Persians, and Macedonians. The Roman Empire had control over this territory from the 2nd century bc until about ad 500. Ruins such as the Roman ones here can be found in many parts of Turkey.
Arnold M. Becker
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