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Detail of Corinthian Column541 viewsIn the Commercial Agora of Ephesus
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The Trajan Fountain538 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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Stairway to Library of Celsus535 viewsDon't trip on the steps.
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Houses on the Hill533 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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Chuck Mattox at Ephesus531 viewsThe notorious eclipse-chaser strikes again.
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"Atmospheric" Pay Toilet531 viewsI thought this was an odd way of putting it.
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Latrines529 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 Brothel529 viewsWarily watching for janissaries lurking about.
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Great Amphitheater at Ephesus527 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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The Fountain of Trajan523 viewsDedicated (surprise!) to the Emperor Trajan (reigned AD 98-117), under whom the Roman Empire reached its greatest territorial extent.
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Marble Street516 viewsBuilt of - you guessed it - marble.
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The Celsus Library511 viewsOne of the great libraries of the ancient world, said to contain 12,000 scrolls.
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