Odeon – Ephesus Concerts Theatre

The Odeon The Odeon was used by members of the City Council, wealthy and executive people of Ephesus and Curetes gathered for governmental discussions about the future of the city and also listened to musical concerts. The expenses of the structure were supported by P. Vedius Antonius and his wife Flavia Papiana, who were among […]

Trajan Fountain Ephesus Turkey

Trajan Fountain Trajan Fountain was one of the three most magnificent structures of Ephesus. In 114. A.D. It was constructed to honor Emperor Trajan. The fountain which had two ornamental pools, one in the front and one in the rear with two tiers of columns, was ornamented with Corinthian and Composite columns in order. According […]

Gate of Mazeus and Mithridates

Gate of Mazeus and Mithridates The monumental Gate of Mazeus and Mithridates is located at the end of Curetes Street, right by the Celsus Library. The three-arched gate dates back to 40 AD and was built by two slaves named Mazeus and Mithridates during the reign of Emperor Augustus. Both Mazeus and Mithridates were slaves […]

Ephesus Great Theater

Ephesus Great Theater The Ephesus great theater  is located at the end of Marble Street. The great theater was constructed during the reign of Lysimachus in the Hellenistic era, and later it was renovated and enlarged many times by several Roman emperors. The great theater of Ephesus City is located at the end of Marble […]

Nike Sculpture Ephesus

Ephesus Nike Sculpture, Turkey The Nike Sculpture, which is now located northwest of Domitian Square, was originally the centrepiece of the monumental arch of Hercules Gate, which led to Ephesus‘ downtown. Generally referred to as the winged angel of Victory, the triangular sculpture is a representation depicting a wholesome and hearty Nike. Her leading hand […]

Ephesus Stadium

Ephesus Stadium Ephesus Stadium was first built in Hellenistic times by King Lysimachus in the 3rd century BC. Like most of the buildings in Ephesus, the stadium was also renovated during the Roman Empire time. The stadium was a U-shaped building and measured 229 m by 28 m. There was a monumental entrance gate to […]

The Symbol in Ancient Ephesus of Fish and Games

The Symbol in Ancient Ephesus of Fish and Games Throughout Ephesus and other Greco-Roman cities, a board game called tabla is often scratched into the marble pavement. Sometimes this game board is described as a Christian symbol related to Ichthus, the Greek word for fish. ICHTHUS also serves as an acronym for “Jesus Christ, God’s […]

Ephesus Church

Ephesus Church Everyone is curious about what Jesus would say if you wrote to our church. Early in the book of Revelation, the Apostle John tells us about seven letters that Jesus wrote to churches in what is well known as Turkey. We typically think of this region of the world as having always been […]