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The Domitian Temple599 viewsChuck Mattox and Rick Gering contemplate what's left of the Temple.
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Amphitheater Entrance582 viewsBuilt in the first century AD, refurbished in the second, and wrecked by an earthquake in the fourth.
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Detail of the Celsus Library579 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.
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The Goddess Artemis569 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.
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Attila at the Odeon566 viewsOur native guide, Attila Mahur, puzzles over how to don his raincoat while conversing with Pat Bush, Elouse Mattox, Jim Windlinger and Marvin Blaski.
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Memmius Tomb and Monument554 viewsErected by fiat of the Emperor Augustus in the first century AD to commemorate the achievements of Memmius' grandfather, the notorious dictator Sulla Felix.
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Varius Baths545 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.
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Mosaic535 viewsIn the Houses on the Hill.
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The Grand Theater of Ephesus532 viewsBuilt at the foot of Panayir Mountain, the Grand Theater dates from the first century A.D. Other than the Temple of Artemis, which no longer exists, it was the most imposing structure of Ephesus.
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Commercial Agora at Ephesus530 viewsBeing explored by members of the OCSS Tour Group - Pam Bloxham, David Lindquist, Jim Windlinger.
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Temple of Artemis, Ephesus528 viewsAll that remains of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. "Great is Diana of the Ephesians!"
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The Agora at Ephesus525 viewsThe commercial center, featuring Jim Windlinger.
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