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Great Amphitheater at Ephesus684 viewsScene of the Riot of the Silversmiths (New Testament, Acts 19), who threatened to lynch St. Paul for undermining their profitable trade in graven images. Built in the first century AD; seated up to 25,000.Jun 29, 2019
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Amphitheater Entrance806 viewsBuilt in the first century AD, refurbished in the second, and wrecked by an earthquake in the fourth.Jun 29, 2019
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The Pollio Fountain718 viewsSo called because people who had polio were cured by bathing in it. No, I made that up. Actually, it is named for the Pollio family, a prominent Ephesus family who had it built in 97 AD.Jun 29, 2019
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Detail of Corinthian Column677 viewsIn the Commercial Agora of EphesusJun 29, 2019
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Marble Street646 viewsBuilt of - you guessed it - marble.Jun 29, 2019
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The Goddess Artemis750 viewsNot your familiar Greek virgin huntress. The Ephesian Artemis' was the Great Mother, a fertility goddess whose many breasts signify her role as the nourisher of life.Jun 29, 2019
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Commercial Agora at Ephesus734 viewsBeing explored by members of the OCSS Tour Group - Pam Bloxham, David Lindquist, Jim Windlinger.Jun 29, 2019
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The Agora at Ephesus733 viewsThe commercial center, featuring Jim Windlinger.Jun 29, 2019
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Gates of Mazeus and Mithridates665 viewsServed as entrances to the Commercial Agora. Built by two former slaves to honor Emperor Augustus, who gave them their freedom.Jun 29, 2019
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Detail of the Celsus Library750 viewsThe four sets of columns adjacent to the doors of the library were adorned with statues depicting Wisdom, Knowledge, Intelligence and Fortune. This one would presumably be Intelligence.Jun 29, 2019
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The Celsus Library636 viewsOne of the great libraries of the ancient world, said to contain 12,000 scrolls.Jun 29, 2019
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Stairway to Library of Celsus657 viewsDon't trip on the steps.Jun 29, 2019
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