Purple Springs

by nonur

The Hitite monument at Eflatun Pınar (Purple Springs). They usually had built monuments and ponds for their gods wherever they found a water source. This one is located 7 kms away from the East coast of Beyşehir Lake.
Uploaded19/11/2010 - 12:17
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bwlchmawr
Posted 19/11/2010 - 16:08 Link
That's an amazing piece of sculpture, Nezih. Is it as old as it looks?
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nonur
Posted 19/11/2010 - 23:25 Link
Yes,it is. It dates back to 1300 BC, Andrew!
Regards,
Nezih
szgabor
Posted 21/11/2010 - 08:32 Link
Nice shot of an interesting sculpture.
Regards,
Gábor
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nonur
Posted 04/12/2010 - 06:29 Link
Thank you, Gabor!
Regards,
Nezih
Clayboss
Posted 15/01/2011 - 18:18 Link
Great picture Nezih, I am going through your 'back catalogue' by the way! I hope to see this one day. I have been to the old mosque in Beyshehir and loved that. We stopped for a fish lunch at the lake so missed out on Eflatun Pinar. Next time perhaps.

Best wishes

David W
nonur
Posted 15/01/2011 - 19:04 Link
Thank you David, still hope for that visit. Then I'll be ready to take you there.
Regards,
Nezih
Clayboss
Posted 15/01/2011 - 19:55 Link
Thank you for that kind offer, Nezih. I hope to make it one day soon.I have been to Boyazkale and Yazilikaya, many years ago, and have been fascinated by the Hittites ever since.If you come to the U.K. let me know, we have some interesting places too. [email protected]

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