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Amphitheater Entrance872 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 Monument858 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 Domitian Temple857 viewsChuck Mattox and Rick Gering contemplate what's left of the Temple.
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Attila at the Odeon834 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 Baths817 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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Detail of the Celsus Library810 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 Artemis804 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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Commercial Agora at Ephesus801 viewsBeing explored by members of the OCSS Tour Group - Pam Bloxham, David Lindquist, Jim Windlinger.
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Curetes Street796 viewsLooking toward Library of Celsus
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The Agora at Ephesus793 viewsThe commercial center, featuring Jim Windlinger.
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Curetes Street792 viewsLeading down to the Library of Celsus.
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The Hercules Gate787 viewsOn Curetes Street.
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