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Ephesus was an ancient Greek city on the coast of Ionia, three kilometres southwest of present-day Selçuk in İzmir Province, Turkey. It was built in the 10th century BC. by Attic and Ionian Greek colonists. During the Classical Greek era it was one of the twelve cities of the Ionian League. The city flourished after it came under the control of the Roman Republic in 129 BC. According to estimates, Ephesus had a population of 33,600 to 56,000 people . june 2015 turkey
It is one of the three main streets of Ephesus between The Hercules Gate till to the Celsus Library.This street took its name from the priests who were called as Curetes later.Their names were written in Prytaneion.
Ephesus is an ancient city in Turkey’s Central Aegean region, near modern-day Selçuk. Its excavated remains reflect centuries of history, from classical Greece to the Roman Empire – when it was the Mediterranean’s main commercial center – to the spread of Christianity. Paved streets wind past squares, baths and monumental ruins. The Temple of Hadrian was built before 138 A.D. for Emperor Hadrian’s visit. ― Google
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Library of Celsus.
The Library of Celsus is an ancient Roman building in Ephesus, Anatolia, now part of Selçuk, Turkey. The building was commissioned in the 110s A.D. by a consul, Gaius Julius Aquila, as a funerary monument for his father.The library is considered an architectural marvel, and is one of the only remaining examples of a library from the Roman Empire. The Library of Celsus was the third-largest library in the Roman world behind only Alexandria and Pergamum, believed to have held around twelve thousand scrolls.(from Wikipedia)
Ephesus
was an ancient Greek city on the coast of Ionia, three kilometres southwest of present-day Selçuk in İzmir Province, Turkey.
It was built in the 10th century BC on the site of the former Arzawan capital by Attic and Ionian Greek colonists.
During the Classical Greek era it was one of the twelve cities of the Ionian League. The city came under the control of the Roman Republic in 129 BC.
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“Ephesus is an ancient city in Turkey’s Central Aegean region, near modern-day Selçuk. Its excavated remains reflect centuries of history, from classical Greece to the Roman Empire – when it was the Mediterranean’s main commercial center – to the spread of Christianity. Paved streets wind past squares, baths and monumental ruins. The Temple of Hadrian was built before 138 A.D. for Emperor Hadrian’s visit.” This part of a recent trip was so amazing to me because of the ancient ruins and the history of Ephesus. I remember learning all the books of the Bible many years ago, but never imagined that someday I would be able to visit the city of the Ephesians that the apostle Paul wrote to.
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This library is one of the most beautiful structures in Ephesus. It was built in 117 A.D. It was a monumental tomb for Gaius Julius Celsus Polemaeanus, the governor of the province of Asia.
This building has the shape of a small theatre with the stage building, seating places and the orchestra.
It had double function in use. First it was used as a Bouleuterion for the meetings of the Boulea or the Senate.
The second fuction was the Odeum as a concert hall for the performances.
It was constructed in the 2nd century A.D
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“Ephesus, Turkey, stands as one of the most well-preserved ancient cities in the Mediterranean. Once a major trade and religious center, it played a pivotal role in the spread of Christianity through the Roman Empire. Today, this archaeological site near the modern town of Selçuk attracts scholars, history enthusiasts, and tourists from around the world.” Ephesus certainly attracted me, and I was fascinated by the ruins of the ancient city. So much history, especially the Biblical stories, which I once thought were just legends.
Ephesus is the best preserved classical city of the Eastern Mediterranean, and among the best places in the world enabling one to genuinely 'soak in' the atmosphere of Roman times.
The famous Ephesus Library was situated to the south of the Agora. This elegant monument was built in A.D. 135 by Julius Aquila in memory of his father, Celsus Polemaeanus of Sardis, Roman Senator and Proconsul of the province of Asia.
Ephesus is located in izmir of Turkey.
The library of Celsus in Efes, in Western Turkey. Ancient Greek city on a site that has been occupied for over 8000 years. During the Greek Period it was one of the twelve cities of the Ionian League. Ephesus was one of seven churches mentioned in the Book of Revelation. The Gospel of St. John may have been written in Ephesus and the ruins of the Basilica of St. John and his burial site are nearby. The Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, was located here. The theatre of Ephesus could hold 25,000 people. Check out my Ephesus album for more images.
The Odeon of Ephesus was built in the 2nd century AD and is a smaller building than the Great Theater. The Odeon usually had a capacity of 1,400 spectators and was mostly used for small-scale events. The Odeon was often used for more private and closed events such as city council meetings, music concerts and small theater performances.
Ephesus is an ancient city in Turkey’s Central Aegean region, near modern-day Selçuk. Its excavated remains reflect centuries of history, from classical Greece to the Roman Empire – when it was the Mediterranean’s main commercial center – to the spread of Christianity. Paved streets wind past squares, baths and monumental ruins. The Temple of Hadrian was built before 138 A.D. for Emperor Hadrian’s visit.
Ephesus is an ancient city in Turkey’s Central Aegean region, near modern-day Selçuk. Its excavated remains reflect centuries of history, from classical Greece to the Roman Empire – when it was the Mediterranean’s main commercial center – to the spread of Christianity. Paved streets wind past squares, baths and monumental ruins. The Temple of Hadrian was built before 138 A.D. for Emperor Hadrian’s visit.
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The agora in Ephesus was c. 110 m. x 100 m. Shops were situated around a courtyard on each side except the north. One of the gates leading into the agora was constructed by two freed slaves of Caesar Augustus, Mazeus and Mithidates.
Ephesus, an ancient Greek city in present-day Turkey, was a major center of commerce and culture. Founded around the 10th century BCE, it flourished under Roman rule and became known for the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The Library of Celsus, built in 117 CE, was an architectural marvel and housed thousands of scrolls, serving as a symbol of learning and culture.
The theatre of Ephesus was one of the largest in the ancient world. The scaenae frons behind the stage is currently under reconstruction.
Founded by Greek settlers and greatly expanded by the Romans, Ephesus was a major city of the ancient world for centuries due to its location and harbor. It was located on the southern coast of Asia Minor, in modern day Turkey (Turkiye), on the Aegean Sea where it provided a bridge for commerce between east and west. It eventually declined as the harbor slowly silted up and left the city well inland. Today it's a popular site for visitors and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Major discoveries continue to be unearthed by archeologists working in the area.
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The library of Celsus is an ancient Roman building in Ephesus, Anatolia, now part of Selcuk, Turkey. It was built in honor of the Roman Senator Tiberius Julius Celsus Polemaeanus (completed in 135 AD) by Celsus' son, Gaius Julius Aquila (consul, 110 AD). Celsus had been consul in 92 AD, governor of Asia in 115 AD, and a wealthy and popular local citizen.