Aspendos

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The __1__ city of Aspendos is a very special place in Antalya, Türkiye. It is __2__ for its big and beautiful theater. Long ago, people built this city near a __3__. The weather is often sunny and warm, making it a great place to __4__.

When you walk into Aspendos, you can see the __5__ theater first. It is very old, from a time __6__ the Roman era. __7__ sitting there watching plays and music shows like people did many years ago. The theater is so well __8__, it looks almost like it did back then. __9__ today, people use it for concerts because the sound can travel very __10__ without a microphone.

__11__ the theater, there are other ruins to __12__. You can see the __13__ of old roads, walls, and water pipes. These show how people lived, worked, and played in Aspendos a long time __14__.

Aspendos is not __15__ about ruins. It is a place where stories from the past seem to come __16__. When you visit, you can feel __17__ a time traveler, seeing what life was like in an ancient city. It is a beautiful and exciting adventure for anyone __18__ about history.

The ancient city of Aspendos is a very special place in Antalya, Türkiye. It is famous for its big and beautiful theater. Long ago, people built this city near a river. The weather is often sunny and warm, making it a great place to visit.

Aspendos Theatre

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When you walk into Aspendos, you can see the huge theater first. It is very old, from a time called the Roman era. Imagine sitting there watching plays and music shows like people did many years ago. The theater is so well preserved, it looks almost like it did back then. Even today, people use it for concerts because the sound can travel very far without a microphone.

Besides the theater, there are other ruins to explore. You can see the remains of old roads, walls, and water pipes. These show how people lived, worked, and played in Aspendos a long time ago.

Aspendos is not just about ruins. It is a place where stories from the past seem to come alive. When you visit, you can feel like a time traveler, seeing what life was like in an ancient city. It is a beautiful and exciting adventure for anyone curious about history.

1. What is Aspendos famous for?

   - A) Its beaches

   - B) Its theater

   - C) Its restaurants

   - D) Its shopping centers

2. Where is Aspendos located?

   - A) In Istanbul, Türkiye

   - B) In Antalya, Türkiye

   - C) In Ankara, Türkiye

   - D) In Izmir, Türkiye

3. From which era is the theater in Aspendos?

   - A) The Byzantine era

   - B) The Ottoman era

   - C) The Roman era

   - D) The Greek era

4. What can you do in the theater today?

   - A) Only take pictures

   - B) Watch ancient plays 

   - C) Attend concerts

   - D) Buy ancient artifacts

5. What makes the theater's design special?

   - A) It is made of gold

   - B) It has modern technology

   - C) The sound can travel very far without a microphone

   - D) It can float on water

6. What else can you see in Aspendos besides the theater?

   - A) Modern art galleries

   - B) Shopping malls

   - C) Beach resorts

   - D) Old roads, walls, and water pipes

7. How might you feel when visiting Aspendos?

   - A) Annoyed by the weather

   - B) Like a time traveler

   - C) Disappointed by the lack of modern facilities

   - D) Overwhelmed by the crowds