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We spent time discovering Ephesus on our way between Gallipoli Peninisula and Kusadasi.
The weather was really hot and dry -so bring lots of water. There are guys selling it there, but prices are 'touristy'.
Ephesus is an ancient Ionian Greek city; its ruins lie near the modern village of Selcuk in Western Turkey. It was situated south of the Cayster River, and was the site of the Temple of Artemis. Traditionally founded by the Carians, it was one of the 12 Ionian Cities and was involved in the Persian and Peloponnesian wars.
It was taken by Alexander the Great c.334BC and prospered throughout the Hellenistic period. It passed to Rome in 133 BC; under Augustus it became the capital of the Roman province of Asia.
It was an early seat of Christianity, visited by St. Paul, and the recipient of the Epistle to the Ephesians. The Goths destroyed the city and temple in AD 262; neither ever recovered. There are extensively excavated ruins at the modern site.
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The Odeion, in which State events and concerts were held, was ordered to be constructed, by Publius Vedius Antoninus and... more travel advice
temple of domitian
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The Temple of Domitian (81-96AD) was the first structure at Ephesus dedicated to an emperor. The building is constructed... more travel advice
street of curettes
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This street, which starts at the Celsus Library and extends east to the Magnesia Gate, is known as the Street of the... more travel advice
fountain of the lecanius bassus
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On the southwest corner of the State Agora we find the remains of a fountain. According to an inscription which was... more travel advice
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Very detailed info again Bec thanks. How does Ephesus compare to Pompeii?
Very interesting page! That sounds like another great destination in the middle-east!!
I found this place really fascinating, and like others have said extremly hot!!!
Excellent page. I’m so glad that on our visit, the weather was not so hot! I’ used to the San Francisco fog.
Really beautiful. I'd love to visit Ephesus. Nice photos and historical guideing
Cool bec, hmm btw how many days did you spend in Ephesus ? How many days do I need to cover all the spots you mentioned ? thanks
Wow! Excellent pages. I can see you've put a lot of time and effort into this! I admire what you have created so far. Keep it up!
Excellent tour to the past... Ephesus still has its magnificent splendour.
excellent page of one of my fav places
Great written history of Ephesus! I enjoyed every value word in it! Great work Bec. :-))