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Most viewed - Ephesus, 3/24/2006 |
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The Domitian Temple730 viewsChuck Mattox and Rick Gering contemplate what's left of the Temple.
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Amphitheater Entrance725 viewsBuilt in the first century AD, refurbished in the second, and wrecked by an earthquake in the fourth.
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Memmius Tomb and Monument693 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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The Agora at Ephesus682 viewsThe commercial center, featuring Jim Windlinger.
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The Goddess Artemis682 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 Odeon680 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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Varius Baths678 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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Commercial Agora at Ephesus658 viewsBeing explored by members of the OCSS Tour Group - Pam Bloxham, David Lindquist, Jim Windlinger.
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Curetes Street656 viewsLeading down to the Library of Celsus.
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Detail of the Celsus Library654 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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Mosaic647 viewsIn the Houses on the Hill.
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The Headless Doctor632 viewsErected during the Byzantine era in honor of a woman doctor who had rendered great services to the city.
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