Emperor Hadrian
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 from...
December 9, 2020
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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. Claudius...
November 22, 2020
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 and...
November 20, 2020
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 the...
November 7, 2020
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 to...
November 6, 2020
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. Some...
October 20, 2020
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 of...
April 15, 2025
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
January 15, 2025
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 used...
January 13, 2025
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.
December 9, 2024
Isis Temple in Ephesus
Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutesIsis Temple in Ephesus, Isis Temple in Ephesus Turkey, Isis Temple and Egyptian Gods in Ephesus, Hire Ephesus Tour guide, private tour guide in Ephesus Turkey
August 21, 2024
Magnesia Gate of Ephesus
Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutesMagnesia Gate of Ephesus, Ephesus Entrance, Ephesus Gate, Where is the Magnesia Gate of Ephesus, photos of Magnesia Gate of Ephesus, Ephesus and Magnesia
August 20, 2024
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 of...
May 7, 2024
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 hub...
March 11, 2024
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 the...
January 2, 2024
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 Ephesus....
August 6, 2023
12 Questions and 12 Answers About Ephesus
Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes12 Questions and 12 Answers About Ephesus
April 4, 2023
12 Commonly Asked Questions About Ephesus And Their Answers
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April 4, 2023
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
April 4, 2023
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;
January 2, 2023
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 born...
July 7, 2022
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 historical...
February 12, 2022
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). His...
February 10, 2022
Sardis Ancient City
Estimated Reading Time: 10 minutesThe ruins of the ancient city of Sardis, the capital of the Lydian Union, are in the Sart town of Salihli District in today’s Turkey. It...
February 9, 2022
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 Acropolis...
February 5, 2022
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 cisterns...
January 19, 2022
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 many...
January 11, 2022
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 Istanbul...
January 9, 2022
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 the...
January 6, 2022
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. With...
December 27, 2021
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 took...
November 6, 2021
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 the...
November 4, 2021
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 units...
September 26, 2021
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 Antonius,...
August 23, 2021
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 period...
May 13, 2021
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 seen...
May 3, 2021
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 third...
April 30, 2021
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. According...
April 20, 2021
Another 8 Amazing Archeological Structures from Turkey
Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutesThanks for all the emails and comments you have sent me about the list of 8 unmissable archeological structures from Turkey. I decided to create another...
March 31, 2021
World’s Oldest Bridge in Use in Turkey
Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Stone Bridge, which hosts 6 different civilizations in Adana and is known as the oldest bridge still in use in the world, stands with its...
March 12, 2021
8 Unmissable Archeological Attractions in Turkey
Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutesThere are thousands of breathtaking attractions in Turkey when it comes to interests of archeology and history. I made a list for you featuring ”8 Unmissable...
February 28, 2021
The Cave of Seven Sleepers nearby Ephesus
Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Legend of the Seven Sleepers According to the legend told in different versions in different sources, seven Christian young boys who lived under the reign...
February 25, 2021
2000 Years of Old Water Use Regulations found in Laodicea
Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutesDuring the excavations carried out in the Ancient City of Laodicea nearby Hierapolis (Pamukkale), a fountain built in the name of Emperor Trajan and a marble...
February 23, 2021
How people used to shave?
Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutesHow people used to shave? The shaver, which is in everyone’s home today, is actually a very new invention. If we go back a little, we...
January 13, 2021
10 Mysterious Facts About Ephesus
Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutesSacred flame of the goddess Hestia was kept in the Prytaneion of Ephesus ancient city. The first archeological excavations in Ephesus started in 1863. The Grand...
December 25, 2020
Gladiators of the Ancient World
Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutesRoots of Gladiators The early gladiators were criminals sentenced to death for their crimes. These people were taken to the arena or the theater for their...
December 23, 2020
Rufus the Doctor from Ephesus
Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutesRufus the doctor was an Ephesian Greek who was born during the era of Emperor Trajan. Rufus was a follower of the famous physician Hippocrates and...
December 21, 2020
10 Fascinating Facts About Ephesus
Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutesEphesus’ name comes from the word ‘Apis’, which means bee. There are two entrances of Ephesus known as the upper gate of Ephesus and the lower...
December 20, 2020
Hermione of Ephesus
Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutesHermione of Ephesus was not born in ancient Ephesus city. We know this since she was known to arrive to Asia Minor then to Ephesus looking...
December 18, 2020
Mazeus and Mithridates Gate in Ephesus
Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Mazeus and Mithridates Gate in Ephesus is dated to year 4 AD during the Emperor Augustus period thanks to its inscriptions with almost all of...
December 17, 2020
