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Ephesus was a city in Ancient Greece on the coast of Ionia, 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) southwest of present-day Selçuk in İzmir Province, Turkey.It is famous for its well-preserved ruins, as a Christian pilgrimage site, and as the former site of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
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Light of Knowledge in Ephesus: Celsus Library
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One of the greatest archaeological sites in the Mediterranean region is without a doubt the ancient Greek and Roman city of Ephesus. Come along for a walk through over five thousand years of history.
Take a look at an ancient city in Turkey on today's 'Sunday Spotlight', featuring destination: Ephesus!
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Ephesus, Turkey: the Library of Celsus, built in 114 AD, was named in honor of a Roman .governor of Asia Minor (Anatolia). The nearby goddess sanctuary helped Ephesus become a prosperous port and cultural center by 600 BCE. At various times, Ephesus was controlled by Lydia (King Croesus), Persians, Hellenists (Ancient Greeks from Athens), Alexander the Great (334 BC), and eventually it became capital (population 250,000) of the Roman Province of Asia Minor. Published in the travel handbook "Moon Istanbul & the Turkish Coast" by Jessica Tamtürk, Avalon Travel Publishing, 2010. Published in "Light Travel: Photography on the Go" book by Tom Dempsey 2009, 2010. test
If you follow my blog or social media at all, you know I am a sucker for history. And there's nothing more historical than ruins! This Faraway Friday, we're heading to Ephesus and its beautiful neighbor, Izmir, Turkey!
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The House of Mary a place of pilgrimage is located on the top of the Bulbul Mountain in Turkey.The house is close to the ancient ruins of the city of Ephesus,
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Over two thousand years ago Ephesus was a thriving center of Hellenic civilization. Fifty years after Christ�s death it evolved into a vital hub for the budding Christianity movement. By 100 AD Ephesus became the largest Asian city in the Roman Empire with an estimated 500,000 residents.
Visiting Ephesus, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a step back into antiquity. Walk the marble Curetes Street, behold the magnificent Celsus Library and see the ancient public latrine. More must-see highlights await too!
