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| Peter Kwok | profile | all galleries >> Greece and Turkey 2015 >> Turkey >> Ephesus | tree view | thumbnails | slideshow | map |
| Located on the west coast of Asia Minor, Ephesus was an ancient Greek city, but is now a part of Turkey. It was a flourishing port and the center of worshiping Artemis, the goddess of fertility, whose temple was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. During New Testament time, Apostle Paul worked here for three years. Apostle John and possibly Virgin Mary spent their last years here. In 614 AD, an earthquake partially destroyed the city and caused the Küçükmenderes River to change course, gradually silted up its harbor, rendering it useless as a port. |
| Today, its most visible ruins dated back to the 2nd century Roman era, including the famous Library of Celsus. Cruise-ships either dock at Kusadasi, 8 miles southwest, or at Izmir, 36 miles to the north. |
| Also in Ephesus is the supposed last house of Virgin Mary. In early 19th century, a German nun named Anne Catherine Emmerich had a series of visions about Mary's house. In 1881, this house was discovered based on her description. Although the Catholic Church never authenticated this house, it attracted a steady flow of pilgrims. |
 Library of Celsus |
 Temple of Hadrian |
 Temple of Hadrian |
 Temple of Hadrian |
 Library of Celsus |
 Library of Celsus Facade |
 Fountain of Trajan |
 Ephesus Agora |
 Theater of Ephesus |
 Winged Victory |
 Public Latrines |
 Rod of Asclepius |
 Odeon |
 Marble Street |
 Gate of Mazeus & Mithridates |
 Memmius Monument |
 Gate of Mazeus & Mithridates |
 Impressed by the Library |
 Library of Celsus Facade |
 Hadrian's Gate |
 Virgin Mary's House |
 Virgin Mary's House |
 Pigeons Island Fortress |
 Library of Celsus Statue |
 Faithfuls |
 Prayer in Yellow |
 Camel Ride |
 Headless Statue of Woman |
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