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The ancient city of Ephesus (Turkish: Efes), located near the Aegean Sea in modern day Turkey, was one of the great cities of the Greeks and home to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Today, the ruins of Ephesus are a major tourist attraction, especially for travelers on Mediterranean cruises.
 Tourists flock at the Library of Celsus, Ephesus, Turkey |
 Built about 120 A.D. for Julius Celsus by his son as a monumental tomb, The Library of Celsus was excavated in 1904 |
 The Library of Celsus |
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 The Library of Celsus was excavated in 1904 |
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 The Odeon was once covered and believed to be built about 150 A.D. and was used for concerts |
 Temple of Hadrian |
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 at the house of the Virgin Mary |
 No photos allowed, says the priest, while waving his hand! |
 You will be shot if you take photos! |
 inside the house of the Virgin Mary |
 Prayers for help posted for the Virgin Mary |
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 Temples of the Goddess Rome and of Caesar |
 Temples of the Goddess Rome and of Caesar |
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 A Roman act |
 Gladiators act |
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 Bes statuette found during excavation of the communal men's toilets at Ephesus |
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 Cult statue from Ephesus called the "Great Artemis" (2nd cent. AD) |
 Cult statue from Ephesus called the "Beautiful Artemis" (1st cent AD). |
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 The Pollio Fountain |
 The Pollio Fountain |
 See you in Athens! |
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| Dan Greenberg | 04-Dec-2010 15:34 | |