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The Temple of Hadrian at Ephesus (Efes), Turkey.
One might place the best examples of Greek and Roman Classical ruins
in Greece and Italy. Perhaps, but I would not be so quick. Turkey is
coated with ancient towns, cities and artifacts.
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Detail of the Temple of Hadrian.
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Ephesus (Efes), Turkey.
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A stone inscription in front of the Library of Celsus.
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The Library of Celsus -- completely restored, of course. The facade certainly
didn't survive in this shape -- even the original meter thick walls have
crumbled.
The plaza in front was perpetually crowded. As a matter of fact, in an
otherwise horrible travel year for Turkey, this was, by far, the most crowded
place we visited. Ugly Americans a-plenty.
Where's Waldo?
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The Great Theater, looking west to the harbor.
The Riot of Demetrius the Silversmith against Saint Paul took place here. There
must have been quite a racket if, indeed, there was a packed house of shouting
malcontents.
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A view from the harbor street, back towards the Great Theater.
On the left side of the frame, you can make out the ruins of the Gymnasium of
the Theater.
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A stone with carved characters is being overtaken by weeds somewhere
along Curetes Way.
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Commercial Agora.
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A recently reinforced wall, somewhere near the Odeum.
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The backside of the same wall near the Odeum.
A few more pictures of Ephesus.
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