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The Temple of Hadrian2 viewsWith some of our tour group in the foreground.
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Detail of the Temple of Hadrian2 viewsErected on Curetes Street in the early 2nd century AD.
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Detail of the Temple of Hadrian2 viewsSecond Century AD.
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Curetes Street2 viewsOne of the three main streets of Ephesus; named after the priests who cared for the flame of the Prytaneion. Connected the Gate of Hercules with the Library of Celsus.
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Curetes Street2 viewsLooking toward Library of Celsus
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Houses on the Hill1 viewsThe modern-looking structures on the left of the Library were constructed to protect the ancient houses on the hill, which are roofless and open to the weather.
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Mosaic1 viewsIn the Houses on the Hill.
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Curetes Street1 viewsLeading down to the Library of Celsus.
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Bas-relief on Curetes Street2 viewsPastoral scene, most likely illustrating a well-known story out of Greek mythology, but I can't place it.
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Chuck Mattox at Ephesus1 viewsThe notorious eclipse-chaser strikes again.
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Curetes Street, leading down to Celsus Library. 2 viewsThe fire was set by barbarians, who have stormed the city and are attempting to burn it down.
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Stairway to Library of Celsus3 viewsDon't trip on the steps.
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