Temple of Artemis in Ephesus
Temple of Artemis in Ephesus Some structures in the ancient world were so fascinating and impressive that famous travelers of the ancient world agreed that these man-made structures should be seen. One of them is the Temple of Artemis in the ancient city of Ephesus. What made the temple of Artemis so special? On the […]
Love House in Ephesus – Brothel of Ephesus
Love House, Brothel in Ephesus Next to Latrina, the house with figured mosaic floors has long been known as the Love House. It got this name because of the architrave found here with the inscription “Paidiskeion” (Growing Home or Love House). Actually, the inscribed piece was used here for the second time. This proves the existence of such […]
St. Paul Preacher – Bible Ephesus
St. Paul in Ephesus – Apostle Paul Paul starts his mission in Antioch the provincial capital of Syria. His followers were the first people to be called Christians, and he then kept moving through all the big cities of the region. Seeking the places where the old religions are most powerful. People preach his message […]
Ephesus Council – Biblical Ephesus
Ephesus Council in Ephesus Ancient City It was gathered in the church of the Virgin Mary in Ephesus in 431 because of the controversial teachings of the Patriarch of Istanbul Nestorius. Patriarch Cyril of Alexandria accused Nestorius of heresy and appealed to Pope Celestine I. The Pope agreed, authorizing Cyril to inform Nestorius that he […]
Ephesus Church of Mary – Double Church
EPHESUS CHURCH OF MARY (DOUBLE CHURCH) It was the first church that was built in the name of the Virgin Mary, the building is also called the Double Church. The reason that it is called Double Church is one part of the church was for Mother Mary and the other was for John the Apostle. […]
Celsus Library
Celsus Library in Ephesus Turkey Celsus Library is a typical architectural structure prevalent in the period of Emperor Hadrian, dating back to 2. Century AD. The most well-known building of Ephesus City was built to honor the proconsul (governor) of the Asian province Tiberius Julius Celsus Polemaeanus, by his son Tiberius Julius Aquila and known as the […]
Commercial Agora Ephesus Turkey
Commercial Agora in Ephesus Turkey Commercial Agora was one of the largest marketplaces of antiquity. It was built in Hellenistic as a marketplace to trade local products of Asia. As the building had a square form, it was also called Tetragonal Agora in the written sources. This site was located by the harbor making the […]
Curetes Street Ephesus Turkey
Curetes Street in Ephesus Turkey Curetes Street is located Between the Hercules Gate and the Celsus Library starts. This sacred path was used as a sacred road which was used by the Curetes and it continued its existence contrary to the Hippodamian system of the Hellenistic-Roman city. During the excavation of the building Prytaneion, the […]
Domitian Square
Domitian Square Ephesus Turkey The Imperial Cult was started by constructing a temple in the name of emperor Domitian Ephesians to secure good relations and the support of Rome. Erected as an indicator of their friendship with Romans, Domitian Temple was the first temple at Ephesus dedicated to an emperor (81–96) upon his referring to […]
Domitian Temple
Domitian Temple Ephesus Turkey Ephesus City was a granted city that had temple wardenship for the first time by Emperor Domitian (81-96). Domitian Temple is the first imperial temple that was dedicated to Emperor Domitian who called himself The Lord of Lords and God of the Gods. As he was the top person in the […]