English tour guide in Ephesus
Nike of Ephesus
The date of Nike relief in Ephesus points to the late Roman period which is around the 4th and 5th centuries. Nike holds a palm in her right hand and a wreath of laurel leaves in her left hand. Nike is mentioned as the goddess of victory in Greek mythology,...
Continue reading...Gladiators of Ephesus
Located 300 m from the stadium where they fought for their lives, the gladiators’ mass grave was found to cover an area of about 20 square metres. In it, experts uncovered a three-metre-deep layer packed with over 2,000 bones and 5,000 smaller fragments which are thought to have belonged to...
Continue reading...Letter to the Church of Ephesus in Revelations
To the angel of the church in Ephesus, write this: ‘The one who holds the seven stars in his right and walks in the midst of the seven gold lampstands says this: ” I know your works, your labor, and your endurance, and that you cannot tolerate the wicked; you...
Continue reading...Hermes of Ephesus
The root of the idea of Mercury lies in Greek mythology with the messenger god, Hermes. The Romans, whose culture was in many ways derivative of the Greeks, borrowed the old stories and myths from the Greek God Hermes and laid them on top of their own similar god, Mercury....
Continue reading...Things to do In And Around Ephesus
Ephesus is one of the most popular touristic destinations in Turkey. But Ephesus is a part of Selcuk county which is a part of Izmir city. Many people think Ephesus is a part of Kusadasi but actually, it is not. In this small article, we will try to give you...
Continue reading...Apollo of Ephesus
The son of Zeus and Leto, and the twin brother of Artemis. Apollo was the god of music (principally the lyre, and he directed the choir of the Muses) and also of prophecy, colonization, medicine, archery (but not for war or hunting), poetry, dance, intellectual inquiry, and the carer of...
Continue reading...Buying Jewelry Nearby Ephesus
Jewellery is a good and wise buy among visitors to Turkey because it is relatively cheaper than the rest of the world and even could be considered a kind of investment. Less costly handcraftsmanship makes prices lower compared to many countries, even if the gold and precious stones prices are...
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