Gaius Laecanius Bassus Fountain in Ephesus
According to this fountain’s inscription, Gaius Laecanius Bassus, from the governors of the Province of Asia ordered the contruction of Gaius Laecanius Bassus Fountain in Ephesus.…
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Milestones in Ephesus
Like today’s mileage signs, milestones in Ephesus were erected on roads and used to show the distance between cities in the ancient times. Milestones made of…
12 Insects Seen Around Ephesus Ancient City
Ephesus Ancient is located in the Aegean Region of modern Turkey. West coast of Turkey is one of the most fertile and water-rich parts of the…
Recommended Books about Ephesus
The best books on Ephesus depend on the question you bring to the city. Some follow Paul and the early church, some follow Mary and Saint…
Heraclitus and Ephesian School
Ephesus hosted some of the best and most well-known philosophers of ancient times such as Hipponax and Heraclitus. Also, one of the most important philosophical schools…
The House of the Virgin Mary in Ephesus
The House of Virgin Mary on Bülbüldağı near Ephesus: the tradition of Mary's last years with Saint John, how a German nun's visions led priests to the ruin in 1881 and 1891, the popes, Muslim pilgrims, the holy water and the wishing wall, and how to visit it with the other Christian sites of Selçuk.
Make a Wish at the Virgin Mary’s House
How to make a wish at the House of the Virgin Mary wishing wall near Ephesus, with the spring water fountains, respectful behavior and the quiet times to visit.
15 Interesting Facts about Ephesus
Ephesus tours are among the most fun tours you can have. Ephesus wasn’t just the second biggest city of the Roman Empire but also it was…
10 Amazing Places to Visit in Turkey
Turkey offers a great variety of unique attractions for visitors. I created a list of 10 Amazing Places to Visit in Turkey which can give you…
Tetragonos Agora in Ephesus
Tetragonos Agora in Ephesus – Commercial Market in Ephesus Tetragonos Agora in Ephesus was the place where commercial facilities and goods were located. Tetragonos Agora can…
Temple of Artemis in Ephesus
The Temple of Artemis is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Another name of the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus is the Temple of Diana. The Temple of Artemis has been used as a religious place, where it has been visited by kings, artists, merchants, and tourists for centuries, offering their beliefs to the goddess.
Library of Celsus in Ephesus
The Library of Celsus in Ephesus was built in the early 2nd century AD as a library and a tomb. Its façade was rebuilt from the original stones in the 1970s.
Guide to the Temple of Hadrian in Ephesus
The Temple of Hadrian, located in the middle of the ancient city of Ephesus, was built to honor the Emperor of Rome Hadrianus. It was built…
Olive Oil in Turkey
History Olive Oil The oldest historically discovered data on olive trees dates back to about 40 thousand BC. In the archaeological studies carried out on the…
The Great Theater of Ephesus and the Riot of Acts 19
The Great Theater of Ephesus seated about 24,000 people, and in Acts 19 the silversmiths’ crowd shouted for Artemis there for two hours. Its history, the inscriptions that match the story, what you see today and the concerts, from a licensed guide in Ephesus.
Hire Professional Licensed Turkish Tour Guide for Ephesus Tour
Hire Hasan Gülday, a nationally licensed guide who lives beside Ephesus, for a private day in the ancient city at your own pace.