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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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...
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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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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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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...
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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...
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