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The Library at Ephesus, in modern-day Turkey. The ancient Roman Celsus Library stands at the center of ancient Ephesus, flanked by the Gate of Augustus. The home of the Biblical Ephesians and site where portions of the Book may have been written, the city dates from the Hellenestic (Greek) empire and was subsequently one of the principle cities of the Roman empire. The city was famed for the Temple of Artemis (Diana), who had her chief shrine there, the Library of Celsus, and its theater, which was capable of holding 25,000 spectators. Ephesus is believed to be the city of the Seven Sleepers. The story of the Seven Sleepers, considered saints by Christians and Muslims, tells that they were persecuted because of their belief in God and that they slept in a cave near Ephesus for centuries. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Turkey Ephesus Ephessus Rome Roman Empire Greek Greece Hellenistic Artemis Diana Cayster River Bible Biblical ruin ruins archeology archeological tour tourims tourist view street road column columns temple temples theater amphitheater Celsus Library Gate of Augustus
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The Library at Ephesus, in modern-day Turkey. The ancient Roman Celsus Library stands at the center of ancient Ephesus, flanked by the Gate of Augustus. The home of the Biblical Ephesians and site where portions of the Book may have been written, the city dates from the Hellenestic (Greek) empire and was subsequently one of the principle cities of the Roman empire. The city was famed for the Temple of Artemis (Diana), who had her chief shrine there, the Library of Celsus, and its theater, which was capable of holding 25,000 spectators. Ephesus is believed to be the city of the Seven Sleepers. The story of the Seven Sleepers, considered saints by Christians and Muslims, tells that they were persecuted because of their belief in God and that they slept in a cave near Ephesus for centuries. © Rick Collier






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  • Ephesus, in Turkey. The ancient pre-Roman city of Ephassus overlooks the flood plain of the Cayster River. The home of the Biblical Ephesians and site where portions of the Book may have been written, the city dates from the Hellenestic (Greek) empire and was subsequently one of the principle cities of the Roman empire. The city was famed for the Temple of Artemis (Diana), who had her chief shrine there, the Library of Celsus, and its theater, which was capable of holding 25,000 spectators. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Turkey Ephesus Ephessus Rome Roman Empire Greek Greece Hellenistic Artemis Diana Cayster River Bible Biblical ruin ruins archeology archeological tour tourims tourist view street road column columns temple temples theater amphitheater library
  • Ephesus, in Turkey. Carved columns line the main street in ancient Ephassus. The home of the Biblical Ephesians and site where portions of the Book may have been written, the city dates from the Hellenestic (Greek) empire and was subsequently one of the principle cities of the Roman empire. The city was famed for the Temple of Artemis (Diana), who had her chief shrine there, the Library of Celsus, and its theater, which was capable of holding 25,000 spectators. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Turkey Ephesus Ephessus Rome Roman Empire Greek Greece Hellenistic Artemis Diana Cayster River Bible Biblical ruin ruins archeology archeological tour tourims tourist view street road column columns temple temples theater amphitheater library
  • Temple of Hadrian, at Ephesus, in modern-day Turkey. The Temple of Hadrian stands beside the main street. Remaining carvings display scenes from Roman and Greek history. The home of the Biblical Ephesians and site where portions of the Book may have been written, the city dates from the Hellenestic (Greek) empire and was subsequently one of the principle cities of the Roman empire. The city was famed for the Temple of Artemis (Diana), who had her chief shrine there, the Library of Celsus, and its theater, which was capable of holding 25,000 spectators. Ephesus is believed to be the city of the Seven Sleepers. The story of the Seven Sleepers, considered saints by Christians and Muslims, tells that they were persecuted because of their belief in God and that they slept in a cave near Ephesus for centuries. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Turkey Ephesus Ephessus Rome Roman Empire Greek Greece Hellenistic Artemis Diana Cayster River Bible Biblical ruin ruins archeology archeological tour tourims tourist view street road column columns temple temples theater amphitheater library Hadrian 'Temple of Hadrian' 'Hadrian's Temple'
  • Temple of Hadrian, at Ephesus, in modern-day Turkey. The Temple of Hadrian stands beside the main street. Remaining carvings display scenes from Roman and Greek history. The home of the Biblical Ephesians and site where portions of the Book may have been written, the city dates from the Hellenestic (Greek) empire and was subsequently one of the principle cities of the Roman empire. The city was famed for the Temple of Artemis (Diana), who had her chief shrine there, the Library of Celsus, and its theater, which was capable of holding 25,000 spectators. Ephesus is believed to be the city of the Seven Sleepers. The story of the Seven Sleepers, considered saints by Christians and Muslims, tells that they were persecuted because of their belief in God and that they slept in a cave near Ephesus for centuries. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Turkey Ephesus Ephessus Rome Roman Empire Greek Greece Hellenistic Artemis Diana Cayster River Bible Biblical ruin ruins archeology archeological tour tourims tourist view street road column columns temple temples theater amphitheater library Hadrian 'Temple of Hadrian' 'Hadrian's Temple'
  • The Library at Ephesus, in modern-day Turkey. The ancient Roman Celsus Library stands at the center of ancient Ephesus, flanked by the Gate of Augustus. The home of the Biblical Ephesians and site where portions of the Book may have been written, the city dates from the Hellenestic (Greek) empire and was subsequently one of the principle cities of the Roman empire. The city was famed for the Temple of Artemis (Diana), who had her chief shrine there, the Library of Celsus, and its theater, which was capable of holding 25,000 spectators. Ephesus is believed to be the city of the Seven Sleepers. The story of the Seven Sleepers, considered saints by Christians and Muslims, tells that they were persecuted because of their belief in God and that they slept in a cave near Ephesus for centuries. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Turkey Ephesus Ephessus Rome Roman Empire Greek Greece Hellenistic Artemis Diana Cayster River Bible Biblical ruin ruins archeology archeological tour tourims tourist view street road column columns temple temples theater amphitheater Celsus Library Gate of Augustus
  • The facade of the Roman Celsus Library still stands at the center of Ephesus, in modern-day Turkey. The home of the Biblical Ephesians and site where portions of the Book may have been written, the city dates from the Hellenestic (Greek) empire and was subsequently one of the principle cities of the Roman empire. The city was famed for the Temple of Artemis (Diana), who had her chief shrine there, the Library of Celsus, and its theater, which was capable of holding 25,000 spectators. Ephesus is believed to be the city of the Seven Sleepers. The story of the Seven Sleepers, considered saints by Christians and Muslims, tells that they were persecuted because of their belief in God and that they slept in a cave near Ephesus for centuries. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Turkey Ephesus Ephessus Rome Roman Empire Greek Greece Hellenistic Artemis Diana Cayster River Bible Biblical ruin ruins archeology archeological tour tourims tourist view street road column columns temple temples theater amphitheater Celsus Library
  • Ephesus, in Turkey. The Roman theater in ancient Ephassus overlooks the flood plain of the Cayster River. The home of the Biblical Ephesians and site where portions of the Book may have been written, the city dates from the Hellenestic (Greek) empire and was subsequently one of the principle cities of the Roman empire. The city was famed for the Temple of Artemis (Diana), who had her chief shrine there, the Library of Celsus, and its theater, which was capable of holding 25,000 spectators. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Turkey Ephesus Ephessus Rome Roman Empire Greek Greece Hellenistic Artemis Diana Cayster River Bible Biblical ruin ruins archeology archeological tour tourims tourist view street road column columns temple temples theater amphitheater library
  • Ephesus, in Turkey. The Roman theater in ancient Ephassus overlooks the flood plain of the Cayster River. The home of the Biblical Ephesians and site where portions of the Book may have been written, the city dates from the Hellenestic (Greek) empire and was subsequently one of the principle cities of the Roman empire. The city was famed for the Temple of Artemis (Diana), who had her chief shrine there, the Library of Celsus, and its theater, which was capable of holding 25,000 spectators. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Turkey Ephesus Ephessus Rome Roman Empire Greek Greece Hellenistic Artemis Diana Cayster River Bible Biblical ruin ruins archeology archeological tour tourims tourist view street road column columns temple temples theater amphitheater library
  • The Palace of Knossos, on Crete, Greece. Probably the ceremonial and political center of the Minoan civilization, the bronze-age palace at Knossos has been partially reconstructed. This is a portion of the Minoan palace, reconstructed by Arthur Evans. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Greece Crete Knossos Minoa Minoan palace fort ruin ruins tourist tourism tourists tour reconstruction history historic archaeology archaeological
  • The Palace of Knossos, on Crete, Greece. 'Staircases to nowhere' show that the palace probably originally extended over several tall floors. Probably the ceremonial and political center of the Minoan civilization, the bronze-age palace at Knossos has been partially reconstructed. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Greece Crete Knossos Minoa Minoan palace fort ruin ruins tourist tourism tourists tour reconstruction history historic archaeology archaeological stair stairways stairs staircase staircases door doors window windows
  • The Palace of Knossos, on Crete, Greece. The remains of colorful frescoes have been uncovered in the remains of the Palace at Knossos. This frescoe was probably inside the palace baths. Probably the ceremonial and political center of the Minoan civilization, the bronze-age palace at Knossos has been partially reconstructed. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Greece Crete Knossos Minoa Minoan palace fort ruin ruins tourist tourism tourists tour reconstruction history historic archaeology archaeological stair stairways stairs staircase staircases door doors window windows fresco frescoes dolphin dolphins fish bath baths
  • The Palace of Knossos, on Crete, Greece. Throne room. The remains of colorful frescoes have been uncovered in the remains of the Palace at Knossos. This is one of several possible throne rooms that have been uncovered and partially reconstructed. Probably the ceremonial and political center of the Minoan civilization, the bronze-age palace at Knossos has been partially reconstructed. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Greece Crete Knossos Minoa Minoan palace fort ruin ruins tourist tourism tourists tour reconstruction history historic archaeology archaeological stair stairways stairs staircase staircases door doors window windows fresco frescoes dolphin dolphins fish bath baths
  • The Palace of Knossos, on Crete, Greece. Throne room. The remains of colorful frescoes have been uncovered in the remains of the Palace at Knossos. This is one of several possible throne rooms that have been uncovered and partially reconstructed. Probably the ceremonial and political center of the Minoan civilization, the bronze-age palace at Knossos has been partially reconstructed. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Greece Crete Knossos Minoa Minoan palace fort ruin ruins tourist tourism tourists tour reconstruction history historic archaeology archaeological stair stairways stairs staircase staircases door doors window windows fresco frescoes dolphin dolphins fish bath baths
  • The Palace of Knossos, on Crete, Greece. A child strains to get a better view of enormous pictures that have been recovered and restored, and now hang in an outdoor display at the Palace of Knossos. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Greece Crete Knossos Minoa Minoan palace fort ruin ruins tourist tourism tourists tour reconstruction history historic archaeology archaeological stair stairways stairs staircase staircases fresco frescoes paintings art artwork
  • Athens, Greece. The Temple of Hephaistos rises above the Ancient (Greek) Agora -- the original marketplace of the ancient Greek city-state of Athens. The Greek god Hephaistos was the god of fire, metalworking, and stonemasonry. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Greece Athens agora market marketplace ruin runs archaeology archaeological Greek Temple of Hephaistos
  • Athens, Greece. The Temple of Hephaistos rises above the Ancient (Greek) Agora -- the original marketplace of the ancient Greek city-state of Athens. The Greek god Hephaistos was the god of fire, metalworking, and stonemasonry. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Greece Athens agora market marketplace ruin runs archaeology archaeological Greek Temple of Hephaistos
  • Athens, Greece. City Steps. A central set of stairs run from the low city to the base of the acropolis, through the center of the old part of Athens, the Plaka. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Greece Athens steps stairs acropolis restaurant tavern taverna shop store
  • Athens, Greece. The remains of the Temple of Olympian Zeus stands in the center of Athens. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Ancient Greece Athens ruin ruins column columns capital capitals temples Temple of Olympian Zeus ruins ruin archaeology archaeological
  • Athens, Greece. The parthenon stands atop the acropolis, visible behind columns that still stand at the remains of the Temple of Olympian Zeus at the center of Athens. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Ancient Greece Athens ruin ruins column columns capital capitals temples Temple of Olympian Zeus acropolis parthenon ruin ruins archaeology archaeological
  • Athens, Greece. The Parthenon is repaired and reconstructed before the 2004 Olympics were held in Athens. The parthenon stands atop the acropolis. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Ancient Greece Athens ruin ruins column columns capital capitals temples acropolis parthenon ruins ruin archaeology archaeological
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