Strabo, author of Ephesus and Geographika
Strabo is the author of Geographika, which is considered the basis for world geography. He is an author who is accepted as the knowledge reference of the ancient world. In this article, we will examine 3 main items that Starbo wrote for Ephesus. In his writings – the sections where Ephesus is mentioned – the […]
Ephesus temple, Ephesus offerings, votives #1
Ephesus Temple Ephesus Temple, Ephesus offerings votives, Ephesus altar In the city of Ephesus, we will see both the temple culture, how the temples were, what architectural plan was used, what the altars in the temples were and what they were used for, as well as the most worship and offerings in the temples. B.C. […]
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 […]
Temple of Artemis Selcuk
Temple of Artemis The Temple of Artemis was located southwest of Ayasuluk hill where Selcuk Castle is located on. It was considered to be one of the Seven Wonder of the World by ancient writers. Today on Ephesus tours you can only see the ruins of the foundations of this marvelous construction of the Hellenistic […]