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  • The reconstructed Library of Celsus which is the ancient city’s most famous building. Turkey. Ephesus. It was built in AD 114 – 117 by Consul Gaius Julius Aquila as a mausoleum for his father, Julius Celsus Polemaeanus, who is buried in a in a tomb under the apsidal wall on the right side of the back wall. The library was one of the wealthiest in the empire and at its peak had more than 12,000 scrolls. The statutes seen in the niches between the doors symbolized wisdom, Sophia, Knowledge (episteme), intelligence (ennoia) and virtue (arte) of Celsus.
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  • The reconstructed Library of Celsus which is the ancient city’s most famous building. Turkey. Ephesus. It was built in AD 114 – 117 by Consul Gaius Julius Aquila as a mausoleum for his father, Julius Celsus Polemaeanus, who is buried in a in a tomb under the apsidal wall on the right side of the back wall. The library was one of the wealthiest in the empire and at its peak had more than 12,000 scrolls. The statutes seen in the niches between the doors symbolized wisdom, Sophia, Knowledge (episteme), intelligence (ennoia) and virtue (arte) of Celsus.
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  • Library of Celsus interior where the books kept in parchment rolls were stored. Ephesus. Turkey. The library was built in AD 114 – 117 by Consul Gaius Julius Aquila as a mausoleum for his father, Julius Celsus Polemaeanus, who is buried in a in a tomb under the apsidal wall on the right side of the back wall. The library was one of the wealthiest in the empire and at its peak had more than 12,000 scrolls. The statutes seen in the niches between the doors symbolized wisdom, Sophia, Knowledge (episteme), intelligence (ennoia) and virtue (arte) of Celsus.
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  • View along the façade of of the Library of Celsus façade. Ephesus. Turkey. The library was built in AD 114 – 117 by Consul Gaius Julius Aquila as a mausoleum for his father, Julius Celsus Polemaeanus, who is buried in a in a tomb under the apsidal wall on the right side of the back wall. The library was one of the wealthiest in the empire and at its peak had more than 12,000 scrolls. The statutes seen in the niches between the doors symbolized wisdom, Sophia, Knowledge (episteme), intelligence (ennoia) and virtue (arte) of Celsus.
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  • The reconstructed Library of Celsus which is the ancient city’s most famous building. Turkey. Ephesus. It was built in AD 114 – 117 by Consul Gaius Julius Aquila as a mausoleum for his father, Julius Celsus Polemaeanus, who is buried in a in a tomb under the apsidal wall on the right side of the back wall. The library was one of the wealthiest in the empire and at its peak had more than 12,000 scrolls. The statutes seen in the niches between the doors symbolized wisdom, Sophia, Knowledge (episteme), intelligence (ennoia) and virtue (arte) of Celsus.
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  • The reconstructed Library of Celsus which is the ancient city’s most famous building. Turkey. Ephesus. It was built in AD 114 – 117 by Consul Gaius Julius Aquila as a mausoleum for his father, Julius Celsus Polemaeanus, who is buried in a in a tomb under the apsidal wall on the right side of the back wall. The library was one of the wealthiest in the empire and at its peak had more than 12,000 scrolls. The statutes seen in the niches between the doors symbolized wisdom, Sophia, Knowledge (episteme), intelligence (ennoia) and virtue (arte) of Celsus.
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  • Ancient Greek inscription found on a wall of the inner room of the reconstructed Library of Celsus. Ephesus. Turkey. The library was built in AD 114 – 117 by Consul Gaius Julius Aquila as a mausoleum for his father, Julius Celsus Polemaeanus, who is buried in a in a tomb under the apsidal wall on the right side of the back wall. The library was one of the wealthiest in the empire and at its peak had more than 12,000 scrolls. The statutes seen in the niches between the doors symbolized wisdom, Sophia, Knowledge (episteme), intelligence (ennoia) and virtue (arte) of Celsus.
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  • Façade ceiling close-up above the Statue representing virtue (arete) of the Library of Celsus façade. Ephesus. Turkey. The library was built in AD 114 – 117 by Consul Gaius Julius Aquila as a mausoleum for his father, Julius Celsus Polemaeanus, who is buried in a in a tomb under the apsidal wall on the right side of the back wall. The library was one of the wealthiest in the empire and at its peak had more than 12,000 scrolls. The statutes seen in the niches between the doors symbolized wisdom, Sophia, Knowledge (episteme), intelligence (ennoia) and virtue (arte) of Celsus.
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  • Statue representing virtue (arete) in a lower niche of the Library of Celsus façade. Ephesus. Turkey. The library was built in AD 114 – 117 by Consul Gaius Julius Aquila as a mausoleum for his father, Julius Celsus Polemaeanus, who is buried in a in a tomb under the apsidal wall on the right side of the back wall. The library was one of the wealthiest in the empire and at its peak had more than 12,000 scrolls. The statutes seen in the niches between the doors symbolized wisdom, Sophia, Knowledge (episteme), intelligence (ennoia) and virtue (arte) of Celsus.
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  • Statue representing virtue (arete) in a lower niche of the Library of Celsus façade. Ephesus. Turkey. The library was built in AD 114 – 117 by Consul Gaius Julius Aquila as a mausoleum for his father, Julius Celsus Polemaeanus, who is buried in a in a tomb under the apsidal wall on the right side of the back wall. The library was one of the wealthiest in the empire and at its peak had more than 12,000 scrolls. The statutes seen in the niches between the doors symbolized wisdom, Sophia, Knowledge (episteme), intelligence (ennoia) and virtue (arte) of Celsus.
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  • Statue representing wisdom (Sophia) in a lower niche of the Library of Celsus façade. The library was built in AD 114 – 117 by Consul Gaius Julius Aquila as a mausoleum for his father, Julius Celsus Polemaeanus, who is buried in a in a tomb under the apsidal wall on the right side of the back wall. The library was one of the wealthiest in the empire and at its peak had more than 12,000 scrolls. The statutes seen in the niches between the doors symbolized wisdom, Sophia, Knowledge (episteme), intelligence (ennoia) and virtue (arte) of Celsus.
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  • Statue representing Knowledge (episteme) in a lower niche of the Library of Celsus façade. The library was built in AD 114 – 117 by Consul Gaius Julius Aquila as a mausoleum for his father, Julius Celsus Polemaeanus, who is buried in a in a tomb under the apsidal wall on the right side of the back wall. The library was one of the wealthiest in the empire and at its peak had more than 12,000 scrolls. The statutes seen in the niches between the doors symbolized wisdom, Sophia, Knowledge (episteme), intelligence (ennoia) and virtue (arte) of Celsus.
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  • Statue representing wisdom (Sophia) in a lower niche of the Library of Celsus façade. The library was built in AD 114 – 117 by Consul Gaius Julius Aquila as a mausoleum for his father, Julius Celsus Polemaeanus, who is buried in a in a tomb under the apsidal wall on the right side of the back wall. The library was one of the wealthiest in the empire and at its peak had more than 12,000 scrolls. The statutes seen in the niches between the doors symbolized wisdom, Sophia, Knowledge (episteme), intelligence (ennoia) and virtue (arte) of Celsus.
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  • The reconstructed Library of Celsus which is the ancient city’s most famous building. Turkey. Ephesus. It was built in AD 114 – 117 by Consul Gaius Julius Aquila as a mausoleum for his father, Julius Celsus Polemaeanus, who is buried in a in a tomb under the apsidal wall on the right side of the back wall. The library was one of the wealthiest in the empire and at its peak had more than 12,000 scrolls. The statutes seen in the niches between the doors symbolized wisdom, Sophia, Knowledge (episteme), intelligence (ennoia) and virtue (arte) of Celsus.
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  • Ancient Greek inscription found on a wall of the inner room of the reconstructed Library of Celsus. Ephesus. Turkey. The library was built in AD 114 – 117 by Consul Gaius Julius Aquila as a mausoleum for his father, Julius Celsus Polemaeanus, who is buried in a in a tomb under the apsidal wall on the right side of the back wall. The library was one of the wealthiest in the empire and at its peak had more than 12,000 scrolls. The statutes seen in the niches between the doors symbolized wisdom, Sophia, Knowledge (episteme), intelligence (ennoia) and virtue (arte) of Celsus.
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  • Façade ceiling close-up above the Statue representing virtue (arete) of the Library of Celsus façade. Ephesus. Turkey. The library was built in AD 114 – 117 by Consul Gaius Julius Aquila as a mausoleum for his father, Julius Celsus Polemaeanus, who is buried in a in a tomb under the apsidal wall on the right side of the back wall. The library was one of the wealthiest in the empire and at its peak had more than 12,000 scrolls. The statutes seen in the niches between the doors symbolized wisdom, Sophia, Knowledge (episteme), intelligence (ennoia) and virtue (arte) of Celsus.
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  • The reconstructed Library of Celsus which is the ancient city’s most famous building. Turkey. Ephesus. It was built in AD 114 – 117 by Consul Gaius Julius Aquila as a mausoleum for his father, Julius Celsus Polemaeanus, who is buried in a in a tomb under the apsidal wall on the right side of the back wall. The library was one of the wealthiest in the empire and at its peak had more than 12,000 scrolls. The statutes seen in the niches between the doors symbolized wisdom, Sophia, Knowledge (episteme), intelligence (ennoia) and virtue (arte) of Celsus.
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  • Statue representing virtue (arete) in a lower niche of the Library of Celsus façade. Ephesus. Turkey. The library was built in AD 114 – 117 by Consul Gaius Julius Aquila as a mausoleum for his father, Julius Celsus Polemaeanus, who is buried in a in a tomb under the apsidal wall on the right side of the back wall. The library was one of the wealthiest in the empire and at its peak had more than 12,000 scrolls. The statutes seen in the niches between the doors symbolized wisdom, Sophia, Knowledge (episteme), intelligence (ennoia) and virtue (arte) of Celsus.
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  • Turkey. Selcuk. The pathway from the Ayasuluk hill arched Gate of Persecution which leads to the Basilica of St John. The Basilica was built by the Emperor Justinian in the 6th century AD on the site of earlier shrine. It is believed to contain the tomb of St John the Evangelist located under the main central dome.
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  • The columned parapet in front of the ruins of Temple of Domitian. Turkey. Ephesus. Built in honour of Emperor Domitian between 87 and 96 AD, it is the first temple built in Ephesus that was dedicated to an Emperor. The Temple was originally a two floored building: the first floor was used for warehouses and shops, the second floor on the terrace housed the actual temples. The temple was built in prostyle plan, and had eight columns on the short sides and thirteen columns on the long sides.
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  • Turkey. Ephesus. Relief of Medusa with ornaments of acanthus leaves that sits above the door inside the Temple of Hadrian. Located in the heart of Ephesus on Curetes Street, the Temple was built around 138 AD to honour a visit by Roman Emperor Hadrian.
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  • Metapontion. Basilicata. Italy. View along a pathway lined with colourful plants of the majestic Greek Doric Temple of Hera. Known as the Tavole Palatine, the elegant peripteral temple was built around the mid-6th century BC as a sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Hera, 3 kilometres from the ancient Greek urban centre of Metapontum on the Ionic coast of Basilicata in southern Italy. It has 15 Doric fluted columns still upright from its original 32 (6 x 12) and is one of the best preserved monuments of Magna Graecia (Greater Greece).
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  • Turkey. Ephesus.  View of an information board at the entrance to the serene and green reserve on top of the Bulbul Mountain 8 kilometres from the centre of Ephesus where the small stone chapel known as the House of the Virgin Mary is located. It is believed that St John the Evangelist brought Mary with him to Ephesus after the crucifiction of Jesus and that Mary spent the last years of her life here.  According to archaeologists, the building dates from around the 7th century AD, although it’s possible that the foundations that are older may date from the 1st century AD. The shrine, known as the Meryemana Kultur Parki is revered by both Christians and Muslim Pilgrims, and has been visited by Popes Paul VI and John Paul II, and in 2006, Pope Benedict XVI celebrated mass here.
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  • Turkey. Ephesus. View of a Baptism pond in the vicinity of the small stone chapel known as the House of the Virgin Mary. Located at the serene reserve on top of the Bulbul Mountain 8 kilometres from the centre of Ephesus, it is believed that St John the Evangelist brought Mary with him to Ephesus after the crucifixion of Jesus and that Mary spent the last years of her life here.  According to archaeologists, the building dates from around the 7th century AD, although it’s possible that the foundations that are older may date from the 1st century AD. The shrine, known as the Meryemana Kultur Parki is revered by both Christians and Muslim Pilgrims, and has been visited by Popes Paul VI and John Paul II, and in 2006, Pope Benedict XVI celebrated mass here.
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  • Turkey. Ephesus. The small stone chapel known as the House of the Virgin Mary. It is located on the top of the Bulbul Mountain 8 kilometres from the centre of Ephesus. It is believed that St John the Evangelist brought Mary with him to Ephesus after the crucifixion of Jesus and that Mary spent the last years of her life here.  According to archaeologists, the building dates from around the 7th century AD, although it’s possible that the foundations that are older, may date from the 1st century AD. The shrine, known as the Meryemana Kultur Parki is revered by both Christians and Muslim Pilgrims, and has been visited by Popes Paul VI and John Paul II, and in 2006, Pope Benedict XVI celebrated mass here.
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  • The ruins of the 1st Century AD Baths at the State Agora, built on the site of a Hellenistic Gymnasium. Ephesus. Turkey. It had a network of public lavatories, a frigidarium (cold water), tepidarium (warm water) and caldarium (hot water).
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  • A side entrance between the stage and auditorium of the well preserved Odeon or Bouleuterion. Turkey. Ephesus.   Dating from the 2nd century AD, the building was used for poetry reciting and staging concerts and also a meeting place for council. It seated 1,400 spectators was probably covered with a wooden roof as no gutters or drains for rain water exist.
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  • The Temenos or Rhodian Perstyle courtyard, western section of the Bouleuterion Odeon. Ephesus. Turkey.
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  • The ruins of the Prytaneion. Ephesus. Turkey. Originally dating from the 3rd century BC, the building was remodelled over time and attained it final form during the reign of Roman Emperor Augustus. It consisted of a large central square surrounded by a portico of Ionic columns and houses of the priests whose names are carved into the columns. The city sacred fire was continually burning within its walls and the building functioned as a place to host civic and religious dignitaries and house important events, receptions and banquets.
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  • The Pollio honorific burial monument, on right is the fountain of Domitian with its high arch. Ephesus. Turkey.
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  • The Fountain of Trajan located on Curetes street. Turkey. Ephesus. Dating from the 2nd century AD, the fountain was built in honour of and dedicated to Roman Emperor Trajan.  It originally consisted of two levels rising to a height of 12 metres with a basin surrounded by pillars intersected with statues of divinities named members of the Emperors family.
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  • View of the lower level of the Scholastica Varius Baths. Ephesus. Turkey. The baths was a three storeyed structure including its basement and one of the largest buildings in the city. Originally built in the 1st century AD, the baths take their name from the wealthy woman who had the Baths restored in the 4th century.
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  • View along Curetes street which stretches from the Heracles Gate to the Celsus Library. Ephesus. Turkey. Named after a class of priests in Ephesus, the paved street is located in the centre of the city and in its heyday was lined with many fountains, statues, shops and covered columned galleries paved with mosaics.
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  • Portico columns on the North sides of the Tetragonos Agora or Commercial Agora. Ephesus. Turkey.  Originally built in third century BC during the Greek Hellenistic period, the Agora was in a form of a square, 110 meters along each side, surrounded by columned porticoes and shops and in it centre was a water clock and sundial.
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  • Portico columns on the North sides of the Tetragonos Agora or Commercial Agora. Ephesus. Turkey.  Originally built in third century BC during the Greek Hellenistic period, the Agora was in a form of a square, 110 meters along each side, surrounded by columned porticoes and shops and in it centre was a water clock and sundial.
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  • Marble statue base with a relief of Hermes dating from the 3rd century AD. Ephesus. Turkey.
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  • Metapontion. Basilicata. Italy. View along a pathway lined with colourful plants of the majestic Greek Doric Temple of Hera. Known as the Tavole Palatine, the elegant peripteral temple was built around the mid-6th century BC as a sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Hera, 3 kilometres from the ancient Greek urban centre of Metapontum on the Ionic coast of Basilicata in southern Italy. It has 15 Doric fluted columns still upright from its original 32 (6 x 12) and is one of the best preserved monuments of Magna Graecia (Greater Greece).
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  • Metapontion. Basilicata. Italy. View along a pathway lined with colourful plants of the majestic Greek Doric Temple of Hera. Known as the Tavole Palatine, the elegant peripteral temple was built around the mid-6th century BC as a sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Hera, 3 kilometres from the ancient Greek urban centre of Metapontum on the Ionic coast of Basilicata in southern Italy. It has 15 Doric fluted columns still upright from its original 32 (6 x 12) and is one of the best preserved monuments of Magna Graecia (Greater Greece).
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  • Metapontion. Basilicata. Italy. View of remains of the Temple of Apollo Lykaios at the site of the ancient Greek colony of Metapontion or Metapontum. Dating from the 6th century BC, the temple was the largest of the temples in the ancient city and consisted of an elongated Doric colonnaded of 8 columns wide by 17 columns long. In view are reconstructed architectural fragments including column capitals and Doric frieze. Located on the Ionic coast of Basilicata in southern Italy, the city was founded in the 7th century BC by Greek colonists from the western Peloponnese.
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  • Metapontion. Basilicata. Italy.  View of ancient Greek theatre of the ancient Greek colony of Metapontion or Metapontum. Partially restored, the theatre was built during the 6th century BC and was capable of seating 8000 spectators. Located on the Ionic coast of Basilicata in southern Italy, the city was founded in the 7th century BC by Greek colonists from the western Peloponnese. The city prospered during the 6th-5th centuries BC and the great mathematician, philosopher and alchemist Pythagoras founded a school in Metapontion in 510 BC after his expulsion from Croton. It is said that he died here.
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  • Metapontion. Basilicata. Italy. View of the majestic Greek Doric Temple of Hera dating from the mid-6th century BC. Known as the Tavole Palatine, the elegant peripteral temple was built as a sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Hera, 3 kilometres from the ancient Greek urban centre of Metapontum or Metapontion on the Ionic coast of Basilicata in southern Italy. It has 15 Doric fluted columns still upright from its original 32 (6 x 12) and is one of the best preserved monuments of Magna Graecia (Greater Greece).
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  • Turkey. Ephesus. View of a Baptism pond in the vicinity of the small stone chapel known as the House of the Virgin Mary. Located at the serene reserve on top of the Bulbul Mountain 8 kilometres from the centre of Ephesus, it is believed that St John the Evangelist brought Mary with him to Ephesus after the crucifixion of Jesus and that Mary spent the last years of her life here.  According to archaeologists, the building dates from around the 7th century AD, although it’s possible that the foundations that are older may date from the 1st century AD. The shrine, known as the Meryemana Kultur Parki is revered by both Christians and Muslim Pilgrims, and has been visited by Popes Paul VI and John Paul II, and in 2006, Pope Benedict XVI celebrated mass here.
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  • Turkey. Ephesus. Special prayers written by pilgrims are placed on the Prayer wall near the House of the Virgin Mary. The house is located on the top of the Bulbul Mountain 8 kilometres from the centre of Ephesus. It is believed that St John the Evangelist brought Mary with him to Ephesus after the crucifixion of Jesus and that Mary spent the last years of her life here.  According to archaeologists, the building dates from around the 7th century AD, although it’s possible that the foundations that are older may date from the 1st century AD. The shrine, known as the Meryemana Kultur Parki is revered by both Christians and Muslim Pilgrims, and has been visited by Popes Paul VI and John Paul II, and in 2006, Pope Benedict XVI celebrated mass here.
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  • Turkey. Selcuk. View of a reconstructed structure from the Basilica of St John on Ayasuluk hill. The Basilica of St John was built by the Emperor Justinian in the 6th century AD on the site of earlier shrine dating from the 300’s. The Basilica is 110 metres long and 40 metres wide and was once crowned with one large dome and ten smaller ones held up by columns of which some have been re-erected. The tomb of St John the Evangelist is believed to be located under the main central dome.
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  • Turkey. Selcuk. View of reconstructed walls and columns of the Basilica of St John on Ayasuluk hill. The Basilica of St John was built by the Emperor Justinian in the 6th century AD on the site of earlier shrine dating from the 300’s. The Basilica is 110 metres long and 40 metres wide and was once crowned with one large dome and ten smaller ones held up by columns of which some have been re-erected. The tomb of St John the Evangelist is believed to be located under the main central dome.
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  • Turkey. Ephesus.  View of a re-erected column and some of the foundations and fragments of the Temple of Artemis. The Temple was one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. The temple was destroyed and rebuilt several times from 7th century BC up until the 2nd century AD when it was destroyed for the last time by Goths. The Temple built in the Hellenistic era (2nd century BC) was entirely made of marble and unbelievably almost four times the size of the Parthenon in Athens, with each of its 127 Ionic columns being 17.5 metres high. Some sculptures and fragments of the Temple are on display in the British Museum.
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  • The ruins of the 1st Century AD Baths at the State Agora, built on the site of a Hellenistic Gymnasium. Ephesus. Turkey. It had a network of public lavatories, a frigidarium (cold water), tepidarium (warm water) and caldarium (hot water).
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  • The Basilica Stoa ruins, built in the 1st century AD during the reign of Emperor Augustus. Ephesus. Turkey. Used as a commercial centre of commerce and courthouse, the Basilica was over 160 metres long and had a wooden roof and three naves which were separated by two rows of columns topped by Corinthian capitals. It stands between the Odeon and state Agora.
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  • The Basilica Stoa ruins, built in the 1st century AD during the reign of Emperor Augustus. Ephesus. Turkey. Used as a commercial centre of commerce and courthouse, the Basilica was over 160 metres long and had a wooden roof and three naves which were separated by two rows of columns topped by Corinthian capitals. It stands between the Odeon and state Agora.
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  • The Odeon or Bouleuterion which dates from the 2nd century AD. Turkey. Ephesus.  The building was used for poetry reciting and staging concerts and also a meeting place for council. It seated 1,400 spectators was probably covered with a wooden roof as no gutters or drains for rain water exist.
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  • The Temenos or Rhodian Perstyle courtyard, western section of the Bouleuterion Odeon. Ephesus. Turkey.
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  • Marble statue base with a relief of Hermes dating from the 3rd century AD. Ephesus. Turkey.
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  • The Pollio honorific burial monument erected in the 1st century AD. Ephesus. Turkey. In was built in honour of by Caius Sextilius Pollio who was a wealthy nobleman.
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  • Circular garland frieze in the centre of the Square of Domitian. Ephesus. Turkey.
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  • The beautiful low relief depicting Nike the goddess of Victory and messenger of Zeus. Turkey. Ephesus.  The goddess is depicted in flight and holds a crown of laurels and a bundle of ears of corn.
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  • The beautiful low relief depicting Nike the goddess of Victory and messenger of Zeus. Turkey. Ephesus.  The goddess is depicted in flight and holds a crown of laurels and a bundle of ears of corn.
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  • The monument of Memmius located on the north side of Domitian Square. Ephesus. Turkey. Dating from the 1st century AD during the reign of Augustus, the moment was erected in honour of Caius Memnius, grandson of the Cornelius Sulla, the dictator. The upper section of the monument shows a series of statues portraying members of the Memmius family.
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  • The facade of the Temple of Hadrian with its elegant Corinthian columns and curved arch. Turkey. Ephesus. Located in the heart of Ephesus on Curetes Street, the Temple was built around 138 AD to honour a visit by Roman Emperor Hadrian.
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  • Relief of a lounging male figure at the Scholastica Varius Baths. Ephesus. Turkey. The baths was a three storeyed structure including its basement and one of the largest buildings in the city. Originally built in the 1st century AD, the baths take their name from the wealthy woman who had the Baths restored in the 4th century.
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  • Ruins of the Two storey Doric Basilica on the east side of the  Tetragonos Agora or Commercial Agora. Ephesus. Turkey.  Originally built in third century BC during the Greek Hellenistic period, the Agora was in a form of a square, 110 meters along each side, surrounded by columned porticoes and shops and in it centre was a water clock and sundial.
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  • The Arcadian Way or Harbour Street and the Great Theatre in the background. The Arcadiane was over 500 metres long and 11 metres wide. In antiquity it led from the Great theatre to the harbour (now silted up). Originally built during the Hellenistic period, the street was restored during the reign of Roman Emperor Arcadius (395-408 AD) whom the street was then named after. It was laid with marble and lined with covered porticoes on each side and even street lighting was provided by a number of lamps.
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  • Metapontion. Basilicata. Italy. View along a pathway lined with colourful plants of the majestic Greek Doric Temple of Hera. Known as the Tavole Palatine, the elegant peripteral temple was built around the mid-6th century BC as a sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Hera, 3 kilometres from the ancient Greek urban centre of Metapontum on the Ionic coast of Basilicata in southern Italy. It has 15 Doric fluted columns still upright from its original 32 (6 x 12) and is one of the best preserved monuments of Magna Graecia (Greater Greece).
    Metaponto_Basilicata_Italy-041.tif
  • Metapontion. Basilicata. Italy. View along a pathway lined with colourful plants of the majestic Greek Doric Temple of Hera. Known as the Tavole Palatine, the elegant peripteral temple was built around the mid-6th century BC as a sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Hera, 3 kilometres from the ancient Greek urban centre of Metapontum on the Ionic coast of Basilicata in southern Italy. It has 15 Doric fluted columns still upright from its original 32 (6 x 12) and is one of the best preserved monuments of Magna Graecia (Greater Greece).
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  • Metapontion. Basilicata. Italy. Detail view of part of the colonnade from the majestic Greek Doric Temple of Hera dating from the mid-6th century BC. Known as the Tavole Palatine, the elegant peripteral temple as sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Hera, 3 kilometres from the ancient Greek urban centre of Metapontum or Metapontion on the Ionic coast of Basilicata in southern Italy. It has 15 Doric fluted columns still upright from its original 32 (6 x 12) and is one of the best preserved monuments of Magna Graecia (Greater Greece).
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  • Metapontion. Basilicata. Italy. Detail view of fluted columns from the majestic Greek Doric Temple of Hera dating from the mid-6th century BC. Known as the Tavole Palatine, the elegant peripteral temple as sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Hera, 3 kilometres from the ancient Greek urban centre of Metapontum or Metapontion on the Ionic coast of Basilicata in southern Italy. It has 15 Doric fluted columns still upright from its original 32 (6 x 12) and is one of the best preserved monuments of Magna Graecia (Greater Greece).
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  • Metapontion. Basilicata. Italy. View of the majestic Greek Doric Temple of Hera dating from the mid-6th century BC. Known as the Tavole Palatine, the elegant peripteral temple was built as a sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Hera, 3 kilometres from the ancient Greek urban centre of Metapontum or Metapontion on the Ionic coast of Basilicata in southern Italy. It has 15 Doric fluted columns still upright from its original 32 (6 x 12) and is one of the best preserved monuments of Magna Graecia (Greater Greece).
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  • Metapontion. Basilicata. Italy.  View of ancient Greek theatre of the ancient Greek colony of Metapontion or Metapontum. Partially restored, the theatre was built during the 6th century BC and was capable of seating 8000 spectators. Located on the Ionic coast of Basilicata in southern Italy, the city was founded in the 7th century BC by Greek colonists from the western Peloponnese.
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  • Metapontion. Basilicata. Italy. View of the majestic Greek Doric Temple of Hera dating from the mid-6th century BC. Known as the Tavole Palatine, the elegant peripteral temple was built as a sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Hera, 3 kilometres from the ancient Greek urban centre of Metapontum or Metapontion on the Ionic coast of Basilicata in southern Italy. It has 15 Doric fluted columns still upright from its original 32 (6 x 12) and is one of the best preserved monuments of Magna Graecia (Greater Greece).
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  • Relief of Heracles on a marble pillar at The Heracles Gate which provides pedestrian access to Curetes Street. Ephesus. Turkey. The two marble pillars which look like gate lintels have reliefs depicting Heracles slaying the Nemean Lion, one of his 12 labours. The representation of the gate derives from around the 5th century AD, however the gate is older than that.
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  • Turkey. Ephesus. The small stone chapel known as the House of the Virgin Mary. It is located on the top of the Bulbul Mountain 8 kilometres from the centre of Ephesus. It is believed that St John the Evangelist brought Mary with him to Ephesus after the crucifixion of Jesus and that Mary spent the last years of her life here.  According to archaeologists, the building dates from around the 7th century AD, although it’s possible that the foundations that are older, may date from the 1st century AD. The shrine, known as the Meryemana Kultur Parki is revered by both Christians and Muslim Pilgrims, and has been visited by Popes Paul VI and John Paul II, and in 2006, Pope Benedict XVI celebrated mass here.
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  • Turkey. Ephesus. The small stone chapel known as the House of the Virgin Mary. It is located on the top of the Bulbul Mountain 8 kilometres from the centre of Ephesus. It is believed that St John the Evangelist brought Mary with him to Ephesus after the crucifixion of Jesus and that Mary spent the last years of her life here.  According to archaeologists, the building dates from around the 7th century AD, although it’s possible that the foundations that are older, may date from the 1st century AD. The shrine, known as the Meryemana Kultur Parki is revered by both Christians and Muslim Pilgrims, and has been visited by Popes Paul VI and John Paul II, and in 2006, Pope Benedict XVI celebrated mass here.
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  • Turkey. Ephesus. The small stone chapel known as the House of the Virgin Mary. It is located on the top of the Bulbul Mountain 8 kilometres from the centre of Ephesus. It is believed that St John the Evangelist brought Mary with him to Ephesus after the crucifixion of Jesus and that Mary spent the last years of her life here.  According to archaeologists, the building dates from around the 7th century AD, although it’s possible that the foundations that are older, may date from the 1st century AD. The shrine, known as the Meryemana Kultur Parki is revered by both Christians and Muslim Pilgrims, and has been visited by Popes Paul VI and John Paul II, and in 2006, Pope Benedict XVI celebrated mass here.
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  • Turkey. Selcuk. General view of the 6th century Byzantine citadel fortress and the Basilica of St John on Ayasuluk hill. The Basilica of St John was built by the Emperor Justinian in the 6th century AD on the site of earlier shrine dating from the 300’s. The Basilica is 110 metres long and 40 metres wide and was once crowned with one large dome and ten smaller ones held up by columns of which some have been re-erected. The tomb of St John the Evangelist is believed to be located under the main central dome.
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  • Turkey. Selcuk. View of reconstructed walls and columns of the Basilica of St John on Ayasuluk hill. The Basilica of St John was built by the Emperor Justinian in the 6th century AD on the site of earlier shrine dating from the 300’s. The Basilica is 110 metres long and 40 metres wide and was once crowned with one large dome and ten smaller ones held up by columns of which some have been re-erected. The tomb of St John the Evangelist is believed to be located under the main central dome.
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  • Turkey. Selcuk. View of reconstructed walls and columns of the Basilica of St John on Ayasuluk hill. The Basilica of St John was built by the Emperor Justinian in the 6th century AD on the site of earlier shrine dating from the 300’s. The Basilica is 110 metres long and 40 metres wide and was once crowned with one large dome and ten smaller ones held up by columns of which some have been re-erected. The tomb of St John the Evangelist is believed to be located under the main central dome.
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  • Turkey. Ephesus.  View of a re-erected column and some of the foundations and fragments of the Temple of Artemis. The Temple was one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. The temple was destroyed and rebuilt several times from 7th century BC up until the 2nd century AD when it was destroyed for the last time by Goths. The Temple built in the Hellenistic era (2nd century BC) was entirely made of marble and unbelievably almost four times the size of the Parthenon in Athens, with each of its 127 Ionic columns being 17.5 metres high. Some sculptures and fragments of the Temple are on display in the British Museum.
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  • Turkey. Ephesus.  View of a re-erected column and some of the foundations and fragments of the Temple of Artemis. The Temple was one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. The temple was destroyed and rebuilt several times from 7th century BC up until the 2nd century AD when it was destroyed for the last time by Goths. The Temple built in the Hellenistic era (2nd century BC) was entirely made of marble and unbelievably almost four times the size of the Parthenon in Athens, with each of its 127 Ionic columns being 17.5 metres high. Some sculptures and fragments of the Temple are on display in the British Museum.
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  • Turkey. Ephesus.  View of a re-erected column and some of the foundations and fragments of the Temple of Artemis. The Temple was one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. The temple was destroyed and rebuilt several times from 7th century BC up until the 2nd century AD when it was destroyed for the last time by Goths. The Temple built in the Hellenistic era (2nd century BC) was entirely made of marble and unbelievably almost four times the size of the Parthenon in Athens, with each of its 127 Ionic columns being 17.5 metres high. Some sculptures and fragments of the Temple are on display in the British Museum.
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  • The Basilica Stoa ruins, built in the 1st century AD during the reign of Emperor Augustus. Ephesus. Turkey. Used as a commercial centre of commerce and courthouse, the Basilica was over 160 metres long and had a wooden roof and three naves which were separated by two rows of columns topped by Corinthian capitals. It stands between the Odeon and state Agora.
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  • The Basilica Stoa ruins, built in the 1st century AD during the reign of Emperor Augustus. Ephesus. Turkey. Used as a commercial centre of commerce and courthouse, the Basilica was over 160 metres long and had a wooden roof and three naves which were separated by two rows of columns topped by Corinthian capitals. It stands between the Odeon and state Agora.
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  • The Basilica Stoa ruins, built in the 1st century AD during the reign of Emperor Augustus. Ephesus. Turkey. Used as a commercial centre of commerce and courthouse, the Basilica was over 160 metres long and had a wooden roof and three naves which were separated by two rows of columns topped by Corinthian capitals. It stands between the Odeon and state Agora.
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  • The Basilica Stoa ruins, built in the 1st century AD during the reign of Emperor Augustus. Ephesus. Turkey. Used as a commercial centre of commerce and courthouse, the Basilica was over 160 metres long and had a wooden roof and three naves which were separated by two rows of columns topped by Corinthian capitals. It stands between the Odeon and state Agora.
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  • A side entrance between the stage and auditorium of the well preserved Odeon or Bouleuterion. Turkey. Ephesus.   Dating from the 2nd century AD, the building was used for poetry reciting and staging concerts and also a meeting place for council. It seated 1,400 spectators was probably covered with a wooden roof as no gutters or drains for rain water exist.
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  • A side entrance between the stage and auditorium of the well preserved Odeon or Bouleuterion. Turkey. Ephesus.   Dating from the 2nd century AD, the building was used for poetry reciting and staging concerts and also a meeting place for council. It seated 1,400 spectators was probably covered with a wooden roof as no gutters or drains for rain water exist.
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  • The Odeon or Bouleuterion which dates from the 2nd century AD. Turkey. Ephesus.  The building was used for poetry reciting and staging concerts and also a meeting place for council. It seated 1,400 spectators was probably covered with a wooden roof as no gutters or drains for rain water exist. Directly in front of the Odeon is the Basilica and then the State Agora.
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  • The Odeon or Bouleuterion which dates from the 2nd century AD. Turkey. Ephesus.  The building was used for poetry reciting and staging concerts and also a meeting place for council. It seated 1,400 spectators was probably covered with a wooden roof as no gutters or drains for rain water exist. Directly in front of the Odeon is the Basilica and then the State Agora.
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  • The Odeon or Bouleuterion which dates from the 2nd century AD. Turkey. Ephesus.  The building was used for poetry reciting and staging concerts and also a meeting place for council. It seated 1,400 spectators was probably covered with a wooden roof as no gutters or drains for rain water exist. Directly in front of the Odeon is the Basilica and then the State Agora.
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  • The Temenos or Rhodian Perstyle courtyard, western section of the Bouleuterion Odeon. Ephesus. Turkey.
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  • The Prytaneion centre and right is the Temenos or Rhodian Perstyle courtyard, west of the Bouleuterion Odeon. Ephesus. Turkey.
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  • Marble statue base with a relief of Hermes dating from the 3rd century AD. Ephesus. Turkey.
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  • Turkey. Ephesus. The columned parapet in front of the ruins of Temple of Domitian through the arch of the fountain of Domitian. The fountain of Pollius was built in 97 AD by Caius Sextilius Pollio who was a wealthy nobleman. Situated in a primary position, the fountain had a small pool in its front and it was adorned with a series of statues representing episodes described in Homers Odyssey following the Trojan War.
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  • Fountain of Domitian with its high arch, right is the columned parapet in front of the Temple of Domitian. Turkey. Ephesus. The fountain of Pollius was built in 97 AD by Caius Sextilius Pollio who was a wealthy nobleman. The Temple of Domitian was built in honour of Emperor Domitian between 87 and 96 AD, it is the first temple built in Ephesus that was dedicated to an Emperor.
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  • The fountain of Domitian with its high arch which supported its triangular pediment. Ephesus. Turkey.
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  • The monument of Memmius located on the north side of Domitian Square. Ephesus. Turkey. Dating from the 1st century AD during the reign of Augustus, the moment was erected in honour of Caius Memnius, grandson of the Cornelius Sulla, the dictator. The upper section of the monument shows a series of statues portraying members of the Memmius family.
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  • Relief of Heracles on a marble pillar at The Heracles Gate which provides pedestrian access to Curetes Street. Ephesus. Turkey. The two marble pillars which look like gate lintels have reliefs depicting Heracles slaying the Nemean Lion, one of his 12 labours. The representation of the gate derives from around the 5th century AD, however the gate is older than that.
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  • Relief of Heracles on a marble pillar at The Heracles Gate which provides pedestrian access to Curetes Street. Ephesus. Turkey. The two marble pillars which look like gate lintels have reliefs depicting Heracles slaying the Nemean Lion, one of his 12 labours. The representation of the gate derives from around the 5th century AD, however the gate is older than that.
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  • The Heracles Gate which provides pedestrian access to Curetes Street. Ephesus. Turkey. The two marble pillars which look like gate lintels have reliefs depicting Heracles slaying the Nemean Lion, one of his 12 labours. The representation of the gate derives from around the 5th century AD, however the gate is older than that.
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  • Large cornice with the dedicatory inscription of the Fountain of Trajan located on Curetes street. Turkey. Ephesus. Dating from the 2nd century AD, the fountain was built in honour of and dedicated to Roman Emperor Trajan.  It originally consisted of two levels rising to a height of 12 metres with a basin surrounded by pillars intersected with statues of divinities named members of the Emperors family.
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  • Turkey. Ephesus. Greek inscription and egg and dart mouldings on large cornice with the dedicatory inscription of the Fountain of Trajan. Dating from the 2nd century AD, the fountain was built in honour of and dedicated to Roman Emperor Trajan.  It originally consisted of two levels rising to a height of 12 metres with a basin surrounded by pillars intersected with statues of divinities named members of the Emperors family.
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  • The Fountain of Trajan located on Curetes street. Turkey. Ephesus. Dating from the 2nd century AD, the fountain was built in honour of and dedicated to Roman Emperor Trajan.  It originally consisted of two levels rising to a height of 12 metres with a basin surrounded by pillars intersected with statues of divinities named members of the Emperors family.
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