Ephesus 02 Jul 2022

At its peak during the 1st and 2nd century AD, Ephesus was a center of commerce and education, second only to Rome. An estimated 250,000 inhabitants lived here at the city's height of importance. Although only an estimated 15 percent of the old city has been excavated. It is said to be the largest collection of Roman ruins in the eastern Mediterranean.

Terrace Houses

In the center of Ephesus on Bulbul Mountain is where the wealthy lived. Known as Terrace Houses, the elegant residences were buried centuries ago by landslides…

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Layout of Ancient Ephesus - The streets of Ephesus were once trod by such important historical figures as Androcles of Athens, Alexander the Great, Hannibal,…
Starting point - the Upper Gate
The State Agora was reconstructed in the 3rd century during the reign of Caracalla (211-217 A.D.) The final renovations were done by Emperor Theodusius…
The terracotta pipes are a testament to plumbing systems of Ephesus
This agora would have been used as a public area and a meeting place for governmental discussions. Three sides were bordered by Stoas, an architectural…
A water reservoir at the corner of the Agora would have been supplied by the Pollio Aqueduct, the remains of which can still be seen 5 kilometers away. In the…
St. Paul reportedly lived in Ephesus for three years after the death of Christ and St. John wrote his gospel here. Some believe that Ephesus is the place where…
The Pollio Fountain hints at the lavish nature of ancient Ephesus’ fountains and indicates the city’s great wealth. It has a wide and high arch facing the…
The pink granite columns still remain of a temple dedicated to Isis, proving a relationship once existed between Egypt and Ephesus since there are no pink…
The marble street leading from the State Agora down to the Gate of Hercules. Marble is very slippery many had grooves and striations to help improve traction.…
The Memmius Monument is located to the north of Curettes Road by the Domitian Square. It was erected in the 1st century AD under the reign of Augustus by…
Here are two standing marble pillars found at the roads opposite sides. These pillars forms the Hercules Gate, decorated with fascinating relief that represents…
Nike Goddess Statue: Nike has her wings spread with a knitted crown of olive leaves which symbolizing victory in one hand and a palm tree branch, symbolizing…
One of the permanent residents...
On the righthand side of the Sacred Way, just before reaching Domitian Square, is an interesting stone pillar. One side depicts Hermes holding a ram’s head and…
The Symbol of Pharmacy acoss from the hospital
Domitian Square - A busy commercial area in ancient times. It has not been fully excavated, but it contains several buildings that would have been used as…
Domitian Square