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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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What To Wear During Ephesus Tour
For men, what to wear is less of an issue than it is for women. Normal trousers and shirt, T-shirt or polo are fine. Make sure they are lightweight and natural fibers – cotton is best. Polyester or any similar artificial fabric will become uncomfortable very quickly. For women, a...
Continue reading...Frescoes of Ephesus
Fresco is a technique of mural painting executed upon freshly laid or wet lime plaster. From prehistory to the current days, artistic developments reflect the societies in which they occur and their geographic locations. The history of fresco painting is closely related to, and a reflection of, the history of...
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Şirince was settled when Ephesus was abandoned in the 15th century but most of what one sees today dates from the 19th century. Şirince is one of the best places to taste local wines and to buy local souvenirs. It is one of the best places to try local dishes...
Continue reading...Location of Ancient Ephesus Today
Today Ephesus stands on the western part of modern Turkey. Ephesus is 15 kilometers from Kusadasi port and city. Ephesus is located in Selcuk county of Izmir city of Turkey. Ephesus is 80 kilometers from Izmir and Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport. It takes 8 hours of driving from Istanbul to...
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Curetes Street is the main attraction in Ephesus because all of the best ruins and monuments will be welcoming us over here. Street used to be protected by Hercules, who can be seen on both sides of the entrance. It used to be a residential area too. Just like today,...
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