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The Market Basilica223 viewsDating from the reign of Augustus (d. 14 AD), this was a 160-meter arcade which hosted both commercial activities and law courts. It was connected via three gates to the Varius Baths, presumably so people who felt soiled by their dealings with lawyers could quickly duck out to cleanse themselves.Jun 29, 2019
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Varius Baths234 viewsThe Varius Baths (no, that's not a spelling error; Varius was the name of one of the builders) were first constructed during the Hellenistic period (334-129 BC) and expanded during Roman times, by Varius. Built of marble, the Baths consisted of three major sections: the Frigidarium (cold water), the Tepidarium (warm water) and the Caldarium (hot water), all with adjacent resting, sitting and reading rooms.Jun 29, 2019
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Great Amphitheater at Ephesus250 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 Entrance281 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 Fountain246 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 Column241 viewsIn the Commercial Agora of EphesusJun 29, 2019
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Marble Street225 viewsBuilt of - you guessed it - marble.Jun 29, 2019
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The Goddess Artemis277 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 Ephesus251 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 Ephesus256 viewsThe commercial center, featuring Jim Windlinger.Jun 29, 2019
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Gates of Mazeus and Mithridates236 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 Library276 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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