Like most of these places the colonnade approach along the road was a special feature.
Much of the treatment consisted of isolating the person in a quiet room and telling them that the cure would become apparent as they slept. The gods would give them a message.
Snake venom was used and this column had a carving of snakes. They became a symbol of medicine.
After lunch at a friendly restaurant we had a long drive to Troy, during which we watched a video on Gallipoli which detailed the horrible conditions and the futility of the plan of attack along the Dardenelles.
The city of Troy dates to 4000 BC and archeologists have identified nine different levels of cities built on the site. The wealth of the city depended on its location on the Aegean Sea, where ships had to wait for a change of wind to continue their journey in or out of the Dardenelles. We were referred to Homer's Iliad to read the only history of the city written at its peak time. Walls have been uncovered at each of the nine periods.
This room was thought to be the site of sacrifices.
We were able to sample an artist's impression of the Trojan Horse. We will never be sure such a thing ever existed.
Another five star hotel tonight with a buffet that wins first prize for the Turkey Tour.
In the lobby a photo of a young boy explained the large party planned for around the pool.
He was celebrating his circumcision.
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