TO ASIA MINOR.

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Leaving Ak Kilisse we descend, in about half an hour, from the
rolling plateau upon which Ak Kilisse is situated to the exceedingly
fertile plain in which lie Yokarii, Orta, and Ashagha, Kara Viran.
Orta Kara Viran is the largest of the three villages, being indeed a
small town, with several mosques, and inhabited almost exclusively
by rich men.

No. 217.

Orta Kara Viran. Smooth panel, elevated slightly above the
arrises of a fluted column of white marble in front of a
Djami, which the villagers say was brought from Ak
Kilisse. Copy and impression.

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