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Passing through Taurus

Traveling from Incirlik Air Base to Cappadocia, the high way passes through the Taurus Mountain region where various landscapes can be seen expanding into the next. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Amber Ashcraft)

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Mosque

An old mosque sits right behind the location of St. Paul's Well in Tarsus, Turkey. The city of Tarsus is a unique mix of a very old Christianity and Muslim cultures. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Raymond Hoy)

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St. Paul's Church

St. Paul’s Church is a very old church dedicated to its namesake. The church has a painted ceiling of classical early Christian scenes. The church usually requires advance requests for visits. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Raymond Hoy)

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St. Paul's Well

St. Paul’s Well is located in an older part of the city. The well is right next to the foundation of a very old house. The pit in which the foundation is located is covered with glass for its protection. The well and home are said to be where St. Paul lived. He is also referred to as St. Paul of Tarsus. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Raymond Hoy)

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Old Tarsus

The area in the old part of Tarsus is a great example of how Tarsus looked during the last millenia. The homes there are hundreds of years old. Some of them are currently being renovated. This gives that part of the city a unique look of ancient with a modern twist. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Raymond Hoy)

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By the falls

The waterfalls in Tarsus, Turkey, is a man-made waterfall. It was created within the last century to help stem the annual flooding that occured in Tarsus throughout history. After its creation, it was discovered to be the location of an ancient Roman cemetery. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Raymond Hoy)

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