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Ephesus

This is one of the greatest ruined cities of western civilization. The Greeks first built a city here in 1000 BC. But most of the remains we see today are from the Roman period since 4th century BC. It later became a major port of the Aegean.
House of Mary
House of Mary
Well wish messages tied on the boards
Well wish messages tied on the boards
Entering the site: it feels like everyone on a cruise ship is making a stop here
Entering the site: it feels like everyone on a cruise ship is making a stop here
Water pipes made of clay were newly excavated
Water pipes made of clay were newly excavated
Concert Hall
Concert Hall
Colonnated street
Colonnated street
Fountain of Trajan
Fountain of Trajan
Rumor has it that this statue inspired the Nike logo.
Rumor has it that this statue inspired the Nike logo.
Curetes Way
Curetes Way
Library of Celsus is ahead
Library of Celsus is ahead
Temple of Hadrian
Temple of Hadrian
Floor mosaic
Floor mosaic
Terraced houses
Terraced houses
Roman toilet for men
Roman toilet for men
Library of Celsus
Library of Celsus
Statues of Sophia (wisdom) and Arete (virtue)
Statues of Sophia (wisdom) and Arete (virtue)
u47/faerie_39/medium/30542482.IMG_1143.jpg Statue of Artemis
Statue of Artemis
u47/faerie_39/medium/30542484.IMG_1150.jpg Water well pump
Water well pump
View of the Marble Way and Library Celsus
View of the Marble Way and Library Celsus
Great Theatre
Great Theatre