Karacasu

Museum in Turkey's Aydın takes visitors back 2,500 years ago

With a veritable treasure trove of sculptures, the Afrodisyas Museum near Turkey's Aegean coast takes visitors back more than two millennia to sample some of the most striking statues produced in the region.

The ancient city of Aphrodisias, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage Temporary list, is located in the western province of Aydın's Karacasu district. 

Giant pool from ancient city comes to light

The ancient city of Aphrodisias, located in the western province of Aydın's Karacasu district, is home to a giant pool reflecting the magnificence of Roman-era cities that is set to be completely excavated by 2017. 

Listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the city has drawn attention for its well-preserved monumental structures.