The ancient city of Aphrodisias, which was the most renowned centre of sculpture for 600 years, had fallen into oblivion until being rediscovered and brought to public attention through photographs taken by the esteemed photographer Ara Güler. This event is without doubt foremost among Güler's countless contributions to awareness of Turkey throughout the world.
In 1958 Ara Güler travelled to the town of Karacasu in Aydın province to photograph the Kemer Dam, and stumbled across Aphrod ...