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The Grand Theater of Ephesus750 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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Directions to the Brothel748 viewsThe footprint indicated the way to go; the purse next to the hole announced that it wasn't free, and the hole was for measuring whether you had enough coins to afford it.
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Houses on the Hill747 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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Curetes Street743 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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Sandie at the Brothel740 viewsWarily watching for janissaries lurking about.
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"Atmospheric" Pay Toilet737 viewsI thought this was an odd way of putting it.
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Bas-relief on Curetes Street729 viewsPastoral scene, most likely illustrating a well-known story out of Greek mythology, but I can't place it.
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Gates of Mazeus and Mithridates727 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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Memmius Monument725 viewsErected during the reign of Augustus to commemorate the reconquest of Asia from Mithridates VI of Pontus by the dictator Sulla in 87 BC. Memmius was Sulla's grandson.
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Latrines725 viewsPay Toilets, not coin-operated. An adjunct to the Scolastica Baths, located next to the Temple of Hadrian.
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Detail of Corinthian Column725 viewsIn the Commercial Agora of Ephesus
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Stairway to Library of Celsus716 viewsDon't trip on the steps.
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