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Ephesus, Turkey





The ruins at Ephesus are the best preserved of the Roman ruins in the Mediterranean. It it close to the town of Selcuk in southern Turkey, and the closest airport is Izmir about 70 km away. Not meaning to sound like a travel guide, but I think the best way to get around is to rent a car from the airport.

Ephesus was founded by the Greeks and became a city and port with a population of 200,000 under their influence. The city came under Roman control in 2nd century BC and later became a centre for Christianity. Only about 10% of this ancient town has been excavated so far. Most of the ruins are the legacy of the Romans.

The highlight of Ephesus now is the facade of Celcus Library - reconstructed from the original ruins. It is best viewed in the morning sun.

Photos are presented in random order.
Path of History Strangers in a strange land Poppies
Top of the world Library of Celcus, Ephesus g6/27/604827/3/80213933.rIyBXDPE.jpg
g6/27/604827/3/80213804.07qGTlfQ.jpg The Grand Scale Conversations amidst history
Splash of Red Sea of faces g6/27/604827/3/80190075.2MfKvbh4.jpg
Ancient script Poppies in Ephesus Staring at the Sun
The Library of Celcus Seeing double Perspective
Details on pillar g6/27/604827/3/80213396.zFxqkgjI.jpg Red!
The Poppies of Ephesus g6/27/604827/3/80189412.jkXgpp13.jpg g6/27/604827/3/79899288.76abDOOj.jpg
g6/27/604827/3/79899212.SAWFySr1.jpg Lost Picking up the pieces
Putting up a front Just because Diana
g6/27/604827/3/80878508.J4Hlg77d.jpg g6/27/604827/3/80971118.INGyMiuE.jpg g6/27/604827/3/80973238.AsumxkID.jpg

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biancaneve 29-Apr-2008 20:15
Wonderful i love Turkey..
Guest 22-Jul-2007 08:44
Fascinating! Thanks for sharing. ~V~
Buz Kiefer27-Jun-2007 19:38
Very exciting gallery. well done. Vote.
Sam Bashir25-Jun-2007 05:06
Wonderful textures and post processing! You have some really good points of view. Wow!
Ashley Hockenberry22-Jun-2007 15:37
Brilliant shots !
Salah El-Sadek22-Jun-2007 10:16
Execellent gallery Azlin, you have captured some interesting angles that surely portrays beauty of these places and your personal photographic talent.. V
Guest 16-Jun-2007 21:38
Very nice gallery. Vote.
silvia marmori12-Jun-2007 12:20
such interesting gallery.. thanks also for so complete notes! V
flowsnow11-Jun-2007 11:05
A becoming of a beautiful travel voyage collection Azlin. Vote
Eric Carrère11-Jun-2007 05:45
A beautiful site Azlin and a very fine work ;o)
Voted.
Guest 09-Jun-2007 20:08
Wonderful Site. JT
Mostafa Moftah09-Jun-2007 17:51
Cool photos Azlin, thanks for sharing this beautiful trip.. ~Voted~
Guest 09-Jun-2007 12:46
Great Gallery, Beautiful Images. Thank You. ~V~
Ali Majdfar09-Jun-2007 07:01
Spectacular collection, thanks for sharing. GMV
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