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Baths of Skolastikia509 viewsOriginally built in the first century AD by Varius, these baths were renamed after a Christian woman who undertook their restoration in the 4th century. They were the largest baths in Ephesus.
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The Market Basilica508 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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Sanitary Facility Inspection504 viewsConducted by Dr. Patricia Bush, M.D. The latrines featured running water 24/7.
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Curetes Street503 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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Memmius Monument497 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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Detail of the Temple of Hadrian492 viewsErected on Curetes Street in the early 2nd century AD.
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Wobbly Column488 viewsBut it's still standing.
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Detail of the Temple of Hadrian488 viewsSecond Century AD.
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Gates of Mazeus and Mithridates486 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 Brothel's Secret Passage485 viewsAn underground passage led from the Library to the Brothel. Who says academicians don't get randy?
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Curetes Street, leading down to Celsus Library. 483 viewsThe fire was set by barbarians, who have stormed the city and are attempting to burn it down.
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The Odeon - orchestra pit480 viewsThe Odeon may have originally had a wooden roof.
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