Landmarks of Turkey
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Ephesus
TEMPLE OF ARTEMIS
To the right of the road leading to Kusadasi can be seen the ruins of the Temple of Artemis (Diana), one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
Feb 4, 2007, 19:40
Landmarks of Turkey
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Ephesus
AGORA
The broad area in front of the Theatre was the Commercial Agora of Ephesus.
Feb 4, 2007, 19:39
Landmarks of Turkey
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Ephesus
CHURCH OF SAINT JOHN
St. John lived here with the Virgin Mary after being cast out of Jerusalem in 37-42 A.D. according to legend, and it is thought to be here that St.John wrote his gospel, and was buried in the church bearing his name in accordance with his dying wishes.
Feb 4, 2007, 19:39
Landmarks of Turkey
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Ephesus
CHURCH OF THE VIRGIN MARY
Situated next to the Harbour Corn Exchange, this is the first church to be dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It was also where the Third Ecumenical Council was held in 431 A.D., and so is considerably important to the development of Christian dogma.
Feb 4, 2007, 19:38
Landmarks of Turkey
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Ephesus
EPHESUS MUSEUM
The excavations which have been continueing since the last century at Ephesus, today are being carried out by Austrian archaeologists. The works unearthed during these excavations are being displayed at the Ephesus Museum.
Feb 4, 2007, 19:37
Landmarks of Turkey
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Ephesus
EPHESUS (EFES)
Ancient writers largely agree that Ephesus was founded sometime between 1500 and 1000 B.C, and this is supported by archaeological evidence at the site. Later, it appears that lonians settled in the cities of lonia.
Feb 4, 2007, 19:36
Landmarks of Turkey
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Ephesus
Ephesus Turkey
The ruins of Ephesus is one of the world’s greatest archaeological sites. It is located 75 km south of Izmir.In Hellenistic times, Ephesus became the most densely populated city in Anatolia with a population of more than 200 000.
Jul 26, 2005, 16:08
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