Ephesus: A Must-See for History Buffs and Travelers Alike

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The Great Theatre of Ephesus with harbor street

If you are planning a trip to Ephesus Ancient City ⭐⭐, here are 7 interesting facts About it:[2]

  1. Ephesus was the second biggest city of the Roman Empire
  2. Ephesus is home to one of the seven wonders
  3. The Temple of Artemis lies in ruins
  4. Ephesus is a UNSECO site
  5. Ephesus is an important site in Christianity
  6. The Library of Celsus honors Tiberius
  7. Ephesus is the birthplace of many famous Greeks
The Ephesus ancient city was destroyed by the Goths in 263. Although it was afterwards rebuilt, its importance as a commercial Centre declined as the harbor was slowly silted up by the Küçükmenderes River. In 614, it was partially destroyed by an earthquake.

Today, the ruins of Ephesus are a favorite international and local tourist attraction. In 2015, the ruins were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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The below photos were taken on 03/29/2023.








Stone carving of the goddess Nike



Street scene leading to Library of Celsus

Well-preserved mosaics


The Temple of Hadrian


Public latrines—constructed in the 100 B.C. over a channel with an uninterrupted flow of water and the toilet seats


Library of Celsus

Library of Celsus

Library of Celsus

Library of Celsus

View of Ephesus ruins from Library of Celsus

Directions to an ancient brothel in Ephesus (see this doc on how to interpret the signs)



The Great Theatre of Ephesus (read [3] for more details)




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