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Houses on the Hill663 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.
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Latrines662 viewsPay Toilets, not coin-operated. An adjunct to the Scolastica Baths, located next to the Temple of Hadrian.
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Sandie at the Brothel661 viewsWarily watching for janissaries lurking about.
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Curetes Street660 viewsOne of the three main streets of Ephesus; named after the priests who cared for the flame of the Prytaneion. Connected the Gate of Hercules with the Library of Celsus.
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The Trajan Fountain660 viewsWith our guide Attila the Honey making faces in the foreground.
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Detail of Corinthian Column660 viewsIn the Commercial Agora of Ephesus
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The Trajan Fountain656 viewsDedicated to the Roman emperor of the same name, the fountain was built on the north side of Curetes Street in the second century AD. A huge statue of the emperor stood over the pool, but only its feet have survived.
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Great Amphitheater at Ephesus651 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.
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Stairway to Library of Celsus645 viewsDon't trip on the steps.
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"Atmospheric" Pay Toilet645 viewsI thought this was an odd way of putting it.
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Gates of Mazeus and Mithridates640 viewsServed as entrances to the Commercial Agora. Built by two former slaves to honor Emperor Augustus, who gave them their freedom.
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The Market Basilica637 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.
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