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Bas-relief on Curetes Street603 viewsPastoral scene, most likely illustrating a well-known story out of Greek mythology, but I can't place it.
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Stadium Street, Ephesus603 viewsLeading away from the Grand Theater toward the Temple of Artemis.
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Latrines599 viewsPay Toilets, not coin-operated. An adjunct to the Scolastica Baths, located next to the Temple of Hadrian.
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Marble Street599 viewsBuilt of - you guessed it - marble.
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Houses on the Hill598 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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The Trajan Fountain594 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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Chuck Mattox at Ephesus593 viewsThe notorious eclipse-chaser strikes again.
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The Fountain of Trajan592 viewsDedicated (surprise!) to the Emperor Trajan (reigned AD 98-117), under whom the Roman Empire reached its greatest territorial extent.
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"Atmospheric" Pay Toilet592 viewsI thought this was an odd way of putting it.
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Sandie at the Brothel590 viewsWarily watching for janissaries lurking about.
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Curetes Street586 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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Great Amphitheater at Ephesus580 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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