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An Ephesian Cat195 viewsPam Bloxham and Cherie Rabideaux frolic with one of the local felines.Jun 29, 2019
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Baths of Skolastikia227 viewsOriginally built in the first century AD by Varius, these baths were renamed after a Christian woman who undertook their restoration in the 4th century. They were the largest baths in Ephesus.Jun 29, 2019
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The Hercules Gate271 viewsOn Curetes Street.Jun 29, 2019
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The Fountain of Trajan258 viewsDedicated (surprise!) to the Emperor Trajan (reigned AD 98-117), under whom the Roman Empire reached its greatest territorial extent.Jun 29, 2019
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Houses on the Hill222 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.Jun 29, 2019
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Curetes Street225 viewsLeading down to the Library of Celsus.Jun 29, 2019
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The Domitian Temple265 viewsChuck Mattox and Rick Gering contemplate what's left of the Temple. Jun 29, 2019
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Bas-relief on Curetes Street216 viewsPastoral scene, most likely illustrating a well-known story out of Greek mythology, but I can't place it.Jun 29, 2019
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Chuck Mattox at Ephesus237 viewsThe notorious eclipse-chaser strikes again.Jun 29, 2019
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Memmius Tomb and Monument279 viewsErected by fiat of the Emperor Augustus in the first century AD to commemorate the achievements of Memmius' grandfather, the notorious dictator Sulla Felix.Jun 29, 2019
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Sandie at the Prytaneion233 viewsThe Prytaneion held the sacred fire of Hestia, which was supposed to never be extinguished. To that end it was tended by priests called Curetes, for whom Curetes Street is named.Jun 29, 2019
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Attila at the Odeon261 viewsOur native guide, Attila Mahur, puzzles over how to don his raincoat while conversing with Pat Bush, Elouse Mattox, Jim Windlinger and Marvin Blaski.Jun 29, 2019
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