Estimated Reading Time: 13 minutesWhy the Grotto of Saint Paul Is One of the Most Important Early Christian Sites in Ephesus The Grotto of Saint Paul holds a significance […]
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Happy 21st of February International Tourist Guide Day
Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutesFebruary 21st, International Tour Guides Day, is the day of the tourist guides. It was celebrated for the first time in the world in 1990 […]
Read moreGladiators 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 […]
Read moreRufus 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 […]
Read moreEmperor 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 […]
Read moreZenodotus of Ephesus
Estimated Reading Time: < 1 minuteZenodotus of Ephesus was a native of Ephesus who was born in the 3rd century BC during the time when Ephesus was being ruled by […]
Read moreEmperor 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 […]
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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 […]
Read moreSaint John the Evangelist in Asia Minor
Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutesSaint John the Evangelist spent a significant amount of time in the land of Asia Minor what is called Anatolia or Turkey today. He performed […]
Read moreRoman Province of Thracia
Estimated Reading Time: < 1 minuteThracia used to be in the borders of modern Bulgaria, Greece and Turkey. Thracia was populated by the indigenous Thracian people. Their country was known […]
Read moreRoman Province of Armenia
Estimated Reading Time: < 1 minuteRoman Province of Armenia occupied some parts of today’s Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iran and Turkey. Armenia province, located next to Parthian Empire and the Sasanian […]
Read moreLycia et Pamphylia Province of Roman Empire
Estimated Reading Time: < 1 minuteLycia et Pamphylia Province of the Roman Empire was located on the southwestern coast of Asia Minor. There were two administrative units called Lycia and […]
Read moreThe Roman Province of Syria
Estimated Reading Time: < 1 minutePompey occupied and annexed areas of today’s Turkey, Syria and Lebanon. This resulted in the creation of the Roman province of Syria in the year […]
Read moreAmazing Photo of Ephesus from 1895
Estimated Reading Time: < 1 minuteA recent discovery of a photo taken by an Austrian traveler sparked joy in Ephesus community. An Austrian traveler visited Ephesus ruins in the year […]
Read moreMysterious Monoliths of Istanbul
Estimated Reading Time: 8 minutesAbout the Monoliths of Istanbul Monoliths are high, monumental high stones erected on behalf of any event and person in ancient times and the Middle […]
Read moreTasty Turkish Watermelons
Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutesDue to the geographical structure and climatic characteristics of our Turkey, a large amount of various products are grown in our amazing country. Some products […]
Read moreRamadan in Turkey
Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutesMore than one billion Muslims around the world celebrate the holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan, the month in which the Quran was announced, guides people […]
Read moreThe Most Used Turkish Idioms in Daily Life
Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutesDon’t Be A Stranger: The Most Used Turkish Idioms in Daily Life Turkish is a very rich language in terms of idioms and proverbs. Turkish […]
Read moreJewelry Made of Human Teeth in Catalhoyuk
Estimated Reading Time: < 1 minuteJewelry Made of Human Teeth Found In Catalhoyuk, Dating 9,000 Years! Jewelry pieces made of human teeth were found for the first time in Çatalhöyük, […]
Read moreTurkish Dish Suggestions for Newcomers in Turkey
Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutesIf You Have Difficulty Getting Used To Turkish Food, These Are For You! Turkish Dish Suggestions for Newcomers in Turkey Turkish cuisine is one of […]
Read moreHenna Night Tradition in Turkey
Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutesHenna Night Tradition in Turkey before the wedding in Turkey is quite common in nearly all parts of Turkish society. In older times, wedding ceremonies […]
Read moreAmazing Illustration of Ancient Ephesus Port
Estimated Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis amazing illustration shows us how Ephesus Port looked like during the golden era of Ephesus, Turkey. Silting and land slides filled the Ephesus Port […]
Read moreHeraclitus and Ephesian School
Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutesEphesus 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 […]
Read moreMass at the House of Virgin Mary nearby Ephesus
Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutesWhere is the House of Virgin Mary? Contact a Licensed Tour Guide in Turkey It takes about ten minutes of driving from Ephesus Ancient City […]
Read moreMake a Wish at the Virgin Mary’s House
Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutesMy Personal Feelings About the Wall Many things have been told and speculated about the house of Virgin Mary nearby Ephesus ancient city in Selcuk, […]
Read moreLaodicea Ancient City and the Laodicean Church in the Revelation
Estimated Reading Time: 9 minutesLaodicea Ancient City is located in the north of Denizli Province, also known as Pamukkale, in western Turkey.
Read moreRed Tower (Kızıl Kule) in Alanya, Antalya
Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutesKızılkule (Red Tower in Alanya) is an important building in Alanya travel programs. This magnificent building, which is the symbol of Alanya, gives the city a historical identity.
Read moreIntroduction into Seven Churches of Revelation
Estimated Reading Time: 17 minutesDiscover the Seven Churches of Revelation in Turkey with expert insights on Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, and biblical tours in Asia Minor.
Read moreFamous Movies Shot in Turkey
Estimated Reading Time: 8 minutesTurkey, offering many different landscapes and historic monuments of various different ages, had always been a great spot for shooting movies. Turkey has a great […]
Read moreGuide to the Temple of Hadrian in Ephesus
Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Temple of Hadrian, located in the middle of the ancient city of Ephesus, was built to honor the Emperor of Rome Hadrianus. It was […]
Read moreOlive Oil in Turkey
Estimated Reading Time: 16 minutesHistory Olive Oil The oldest historically discovered data on olive trees dates back to about 40 thousand BC. In the archaeological studies carried out on […]
Read moreHire Tour Guide for Troy in Turkey
Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutesTroy has been fascinating humanity since the beginning of our shared written culture. Legend of Troy was first told by Homer in his epic oral […]
Read moreEphesus Grand Theater
Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutesEphesus Grand Theater is probably the second most famous artifact in Ephesus, Turkey, fallowing the library of Celsus. Grand theater has a capacity of twenty-four […]
Read moreDomestic and International Flights in Turkey
Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutesTurkish Airlines (THY) has a total of 341 aircraft, of which 18 are cargo and 323 are passengers. THY, the company with the largest flight […]
Read moreHagia Sophia Guided Tour
Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutesHistory of Hagia Sophia Imagine a building that completely unites everyone from all dominant religions and sects in Anatolia. I believe the Hagia Sophia Guided […]
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