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TURKEY 6° - Ephesus & Pergamo

by Paolo Motta   

Efeso, Celsus Library

Efeso, Celsus Library
Ephesus is the best-preserved classical city on the Mediterranean,and perhaps...

Efeso, Celsus Library

Efeso, Celsus Library
Ancient writers largely agree that Ephesus was founded sometime...

Efeso, Celsus Library

Efeso, Celsus Library
Then recalling the words of the wise men, he built his city on this...

Efeso, Celsus Library

Efeso, Celsus Library
But when Croesus was defeated in battle with the Persians Ephesus fell under...

Efeso, Adriano Temple

Efeso, Adriano Temple
Thanks to his efforts, the city was able to carry on as a trading centre for...

Efeso, Adriano Temple

Efeso, Adriano Temple
However, this did not protect them from the force of an earthquake...

Efeso, the Anphitheatre

Efeso, the Anphitheatre
The new settlement, which had been fortified, fell to the Turks in...

Efeso, The Main Street

Efeso, The Main Street
On the eastern end of the church were bays arranged in a semi-circle, used by...

Pergamo, the old city

Pergamo, the old city
Pergamon was a small settlement during the Archaic Period. Lysimachos,...

Pergamo, the old city

Pergamo, the old city
In Acropolis, the remains that we see on the left hand side while...

Pergamo, the old city

Pergamo, the old city
The Temple of Athena built in the 3rd century B.C., is just above the...

Pergamo, the Acropolis

Pergamo, the Acropolis
The building that has been restored at present, is the Temple of...

Pergamo, the Acropolis

Pergamo, the Acropolis
The temple had been constructed in the 2nd century B.C. and was...

Pergamo, the Acropolis

Pergamo, the Acropolis
The Altar which was taken away from Pergamon in the year 1871 and carried to...

Pergamo, the Acropolis

Pergamo, the Acropolis
This is a basilica shaped building constructed during the period of...

Pergamo, the Acropolis

Pergamo, the Acropolis

Pergamo, the Acropolis

Pergamo, the Acropolis

Pergamo, the Acropolis

Pergamo, the Acropolis

Pergamo, the Acropolis

Pergamo, the Acropolis

Pergamo, the Acropolis

Pergamo, the Acropolis

Pergamo, the old city

Pergamo, the old city

Pergamo, the old city

Pergamo, the old city

Pergamo, the old city

Pergamo, the old city
article published 7/1/2004
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Thanks so much for your wonderful pictures! Ephesus is such an amazing place, and Turkey is wonderful, in so many ways!
— ellie robb, August 31, 2004
To Turkiye and back...
Hi Paolo, always enjoyed your collection of travel pics. We were in Turkey in 1999 and going to Ephesus was one of the highlights. Imagine! Following the footsteps of St. Paul! Your pictures bring back pleasant memories...we hope to post ours up soon...keep a look out for it. Keep on travelling!
— David and Angie Sim, July 1, 2004
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