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Ephesus (or Efes in Turkish), or more precisely the ruins of Ephesus, is an amazing archaeological site just outside Kusadasi, Turkey. The city of Ephesus was founded as an Attic-Ionian colony in the 10th century BC.
The mythical founder of the city was Androklos, a prince of Athens who was forced to leave after the death of his father, King Kadros. Legend has it that Androklos decided on the currently location based on information from the oracle of Delphi. In its later years, Ephesus became the Roman capital of proconsular Asia (the western part of Asia Minor) under the rule of Augustus, who became Emperor of Rome in 27 BC. Under Roman rule, Ephesus prospered and it is estimated that its population grew to between 400,000 to 500,000 by 100 AD, making it the largest city in Roman Asia and the largest city of the time. The first and second century AD was the peak period for Ephesus. Ephesus was known for many great buildings, including the Temple of Artemis, the Celsus Library and its outdoor theater which could hold 25,000 people. In terms of infrastructure, the city also was known for its baths and its advanced system of aqueducts. The city began its decline in the late third century AD after the Goths destroyed the Temple of Artemis and most of the city in 263 AD.
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Jun 24, 2007 - Dec 22, 2007
Red Deer, Canada -› London, England, UK -› ...
OK, today was the longest day ever! We drove for 8 hours I think...gah! At least we were relaxed from the gulet.
Our first stop was Pamukkale. I was REALLY looking forward to it. The beautiful calcified formations which spill down the slopes on the edge of this small village are a truly unique phenomenon which has attracted people for thousands of years. The ancient Romans believed the water collected by pools formed along the startlingly white terraces was ideal for bathin...
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Nov 09, 2007 - Nov 17, 2007
Venice, Italy -› Dubrovnik, Croatia -› ...
I had a private tour guide lead me around the ruins of Ephesus (or Efes in Turkish, which name incidentally was adopted by a modern local beer). The guide was very knowledgeable in both history and archaeology. I felt this was the best way to see all of ruins, to focus on the aspects of the city that I found most interesting, and to see the ruins at my own pace. I'm glad that I made that choice instead of following one guide in a herd of 50...
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Jun 22, 2007 - Jul 29, 2007
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Early in the morning it was time to leave the hotel - I am not usually a morning person but when in the Middle East you have to get up early to avoid the midday sun in the summer. At 9 in the morning I got to the old city of Ephesus at it was already starting to warm up nicely - over 30c in the shade - not that there is that much shade inside the gates to Ephesus. I went in armed with about 3 litres of water for the tour around the place. Inside Ephesus it'...
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May 22, 2008 - Jun 04, 2008
Istanbul, Turkey -› Ankara, Turkey -› ...
My journey through history...Turkey from May 22 - June 9, 2008, where a piece of my heart and soul will always remain.. (and a piece of my hair)
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