| Early Monday, October 8, we departed Cappadocia and headed back toward Marmaris, spending the night in the city of Antalya on Turkey�s Mediterranean coastline. Antalya had at different times been under Roman, Seljuk, and Ottoman rule, and landmarks from each period could still be seen today. Visible along the city�s waterfront were Hadrian�s Gate, built in honor of Emperor Hadrian�s visit in 130 AD; the 13th century Seljuk Fluted Minaret (Yivli Minare), the symbol of Antalya; and the historic district of Kaleici with its restored Ottoman houses and narrow streets. We stayed the night in Kaleici, and Tuesday morning before departing for Marmaris we visited the Antalya Museum, one of the best archeological museums in Turkey. Our arrival back in Marmaris late Tuesday afternoon marked the end of our unforgettable trip into Turkey�s heartland. It certainly had exceeded all of our expectations. |
