Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutesEmperor Hadrian, full name ”Caesar Traianus Hadrianus”, was born in 76 AD. He came from a Roman family who moved to Spain. His parents were […]
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Emperor Claudius
Estimated Reading Time: < 1 minuteTiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus holds a special place in Roman history, being the first emperor of the Roman Empire to be born outside Italy. […]
Emperor Diocletian
Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Roman Empire had its greatest time before Emperor Diocletian came to power. Pax Romana, ”Peace of Rome”, beginning with Emperor Augustus was already over […]
Emperor Trajan
Estimated Reading Time: < 1 minuteEmperor Trajan ruled the Roman Empire from the year 98 to 117. Trajan was born in Italica which is modern Spain’s Santiponce town. He became […]
Emperor Augustus
Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutesEmperor Augustus was originally born as Gaius Octavius but because of some Roman traditions which might sound strange to us, he gained many names next […]
Emperor Domitian
Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutesDomitian, the Roman Emperor between 81 and 96, was remembered for peace and stability, but was also under the influence of fear and serious paranoia. […]
Cities Visited by Apostle Paul in Asia Minor
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Pagan to Christian Asia Minor
Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutesDiscover how pagan Asia Minor transitioned to Christianity. Explore the history of Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, and ancient Turkey with Hasan Gülday.
Tiberius Julius Celsus Polemaeanus: The Roman Senator Behind Ephesus’s Famous Library
Estimated Reading Time: 10 minutesWho was Tiberius Julius Celsus Polemaeanus? Meet the Greek-born Roman senator and proconsul of Asia for whom the Library of Celsus in Ephesus was built.
Martyrs And Important Figures of Seven Churches of Revelation
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The Church of Smyrna: The Faithful City Under Persecution
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The Church of Philadelphia: The Open Door of Asia Minor
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What Happened in Ephesus in the Bible
Estimated Reading Time: 12 minuteswhat happened in Ephesus in the Bible, Ephesus in the Bible, biblical Ephesus, Ephesus Bible history, Apostle Paul in Ephesus, Paul’s ministry in Ephesus, Paul third missionary journey, riot of the silversmiths, Acts 19 Ephesus, Demetrius silversmith, Artemis of the Ephesians, Temple of Artemis, Book of Ephesians, Letter to the Ephesians, John the Apostle in Ephesus, Gospel of John Ephesus, Virgin Mary in Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary, Seven Churches of Revelation, Church of Ephesus Revelation, Revelation 2 Ephesus, early Christianity in Ephesus, biblical sites in Turkey, Christian pilgrimage Ephesus, footsteps of Saint Paul, Ephesus tour guide, Hasan Gülday biblical tour, licensed tour guide Turkey
Following the Footsteps of Early Christian Women: Mary, Thecla, and Lydia in Asia Minor
Estimated Reading Time: 12 minutesFollow the footsteps of Mary, Thecla, and Lydia across Asia Minor with Ephesus tour guide Hasan Gülday and discover the women who shaped early Christianity.
Asiatic Vespers Of Ephesus
Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutesAsiatic Vespers of Ephesus, Ephesus History, Mithridates VI, Temple of Artemis, Roman Province of Asia, Ephesus Tour Guide
Top 10 Reasons To Visit Ephesus Ancient City
Merhaba! (This is how we say Hi in Turkish!👋)I’m Hasan Gülday—born in Izmir, raised between Kuşadası and the marble streets—and I’ve been guiding in Ephesus […]
Tale of Two Cities: Ephesus vs. Pompeii
I have been serving tourists visiting Ephesus for more than 15 years.Many of them asked me a question, ”How big\great\advanced\wealthy\important\etc is Ephesus compared to Pompeii?”Finally, […]
Plan for a Two Hours Walking Tour in Ephesus | Best Route, Tips, Highlights
Planning a short visit to Ephesus? Follow this two-hour walking tour itinerary from the Upper Gate to the Great Theatre, with time-saving tips, photo spots, and practical advice.
Ichthys Symbol and It’s Origins in Ephesus
Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutesWhen Jesus called His first disciples, He said to them, “Follow me,” He said, “I will make you fishers of men” (Mark 1:17). The symbol […]
Record Breaking Visitor Numbers Of Ephesus in 2024
Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutesRecord Breaking Visitor Numbers Of Ephesus in 2024, Ephesus visitor numbers, Visitor statistics for Ephesus, Ephesus visiting details, Ephesus guided tour, Efes
Chronological Order of the Ephesian Coins
Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutesThe rich historical and cultural heritage of Ephesus reflects the changing types and varieties of money throughout these periods. Throughout these periods, types of money […]
Domitian Temple Of Ephesus
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An article on the archaeological features, mythological features, structural features, effects on Christianity and the history and personality of Emperor Domitian of the Temple of Domitian in the ancient city of Ephesus.
Isis Temple in Ephesus
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Magnesia Gate of Ephesus
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Aquila and Priscilla in Ephesus
Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutesThe city of Ephesus, nestled in the western coast of Asia Minor, was a bustling metropolis in the 1st century AD during the early years […]
The Prytaneion of Ephesus Home of the Sacred Fire
Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Ephesus Prytaneion, often referred to as the Town Hall, was more than just a center of governance. It served as a vibrant and symbolic […]
Roman Ephesus vs Hellenistic Ephesus
Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutesThe ancient Ephesus witnessed the rise and fall of several remarkable civilizations, two of the most important being the Hellenistic and Roman cultures. While both […]
Arcadian Road of Ephesus
Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutesArcadian Street of Ephesus or Arcadian Road of Ephesus, which stretches from the theater to the port, connects the port gate to the center of […]
12 Questions and 12 Answers About Ephesus
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12 Commonly Asked Questions About Ephesus And Their Answers
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15 Questions And 15 Answers For Visitors To Ephesus
Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes15 Questions And 15 Answers For Visitors To Ephesus, Commonly asked question about Ephesus, Ephesus Q & A, Ephesus answers for travelers, tourist question about Ephesus
25 things you can do when you visit Ephesus Ancient City
Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutesHere are 25 things you can do when you visit Ephesus Ancient City;
Epictetus of Hierapolis
Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutesHierapolis is an ancient city in Turkey’s world-famous UNESCO world heritage site Pamukkale. Today I want to share some wisdom from the most famous philosopher […]
Manisa City of Princes
Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutesManisa is the ‘City of Princes’, where the sultans, who were the sons of the Ottoman emperor, spent their princely period. Manisa is an important […]
Galen the Greatest Doctor of Antiquity
Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutesCassius Claudii Galenos or more commonly known as Galen was born in the year 130 in the City of Pergamon (Modern Bergama of today’s Turkey). […]
Sardis Ancient City Turkey: Lydia Capital, Temple of Artemis & Synagogue
Estimated Reading Time: 15 minutesSardis Ancient City, about sardis church, facts about sardis, does the church of sardis still exist, where is the church of sardis located today, what was sardis known for, sardis column, church as sardis, church at sardis, lesson from sardis church, where is sardis from the bible, sardis in the bible, sardis in revelation, sardis location, sardis of the bible, sardis of asia minor, sardis church of christ, sardis temple of artemis, did paul visit Sardis, does sardis exist today, where was sardis in biblical times, who was sardis in the bible, where is sardis located today, where is sardis in the bible, where is sardis located, sardis ancient greece, sardis church, que significa hermandad en la biblia, qué significa lomos en la biblia, sardis name meaning, sardis turkey, what was sardis known for, what is modern day sardis, sardis 7 churches of revelation, sardis 7 churches, synagogue at sardis, ancient sardis synagogue built, synagogue in sardis, synagogue of sardis, sardis synagogue ruins
Pergamon Ancient City
Estimated Reading Time: 12 minutesThe city of Pergamon, protected by Zeus, the father of the gods, and protected by the goddess Athena, who represents reason and intelligence; The Pergamon […]
Basilica Cistern
Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutesHistory of Basilica Cistern Since Istanbul has always been the crown jewel of powerful states in all ages of history. Byzantine and Ottoman emperors had […]
Sultanahmet Square
Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutesSultanahmet Square, which is among the most important squares of Istanbul, sheds light on how deep and rich the history of Istanbul is. Having hosted […]
Attractions Around Sultanahmet Square
Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutesSultanahmet Square remains to be one of the most visited spots in Turkey. Sultanahmet Square is situated in the center of the Historic Peninsula of […]
Turkish Tourism Of The Year 2021 in Numbers
Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutesTourism was one of the sectors that suffered the most in 2020 due to the global pandemic. With the measures taken and the acceleration of […]
Slavery in Anatolia During Antiquity
Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutesIn the 5th and 4th centuries B.C., the Anatolian economy was in very good condition and was experiencing its golden age in almost every field. […]
Gaius Julius Caesar
Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutesJulius Caesar was born in Rome in 102 BC. His mother was Aurelia Cotta and his father was Gaius Julius. It is claimed that Caesar […]
Roman Empire
Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutesEt tu, Brute? (You too, Brutus?) Roman Emperor Caesar Founded in the 1st century B.C. under the leadership of Augustus, the Roman Empire ruled in […]
Backgammon Tradition in Turkey
Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutesBackgammon, which was invented around 1400 years ago by Büzur Mehir who was the vizier of the Iranian shah Nevshiyan. Drawings on the backgammon represent […]
Ephesus: The Crossroad of Faiths
Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutesEphesus, where St. Paul’s preached the Gospel and spread Christianity, a city which was visited by the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra and the Roman Emperor Markus […]
Chronology of the Ottoman Empire; Important Events, Wars, Treaties and Sultans
Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutesFrom the beginning of the Ottoman Empire to the empire; I have compiled chronologically the important wars, treaties, political and cultural events of the 600-year […]
What Happened to Ancient Sculptures Noses?
Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutesProbably many people have asked themselves this question before. What Happened to Ancient Sculptures Noses? If you have visited a museum before, you may have […]
8 Stunning Archeological Structures from Turkey
Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutesI have previously published two lists featuring some great archeological structures from Turkey and received a great reaction from my visitors. I now publish the […]
Hierapolis Ancient City
Estimated Reading Time: 14 minutesHistory of Hierapolis Ancient City Hierapolis Ancient City was founded in the second century BC by the king of the Pergamon Empire, Eumenes the Second. […]
