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  • Istanbul

    2010-04-28 03:56
    The first historically significant settlement here was founded by a Megarian colonist named Byzas from Greece. Before coming here, he consulted the oracle in Delphi to find a new settlement.

  • Sirince Village

    2009-12-13 22:06
    This pretty old Orthodox village, 12 km away from Ephesus and 30 km from Kusadasi, was once Cirkince ("ugly"). Indeed its habitants gave this name on purpose as they did not want to be bothered by foreigners nor to share the beauty of their village.

  • Terrace Houses

    2009-12-13 22:05
    Since these houses are located in the town center they were obviously occupied by important people. The area is therefore called the "Rich Houses" or "Hillside Palace". Every terrace on the stepped street was a home entrance.

  • The Temple of Artemis

    2009-12-13 22:00
    The temple of Artemision is known as one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. It has been built in the areas of Ephesus on a flat area which has over the centuries turned into a swamp.

  • Ephesus Museum

    2009-12-13 21:56
    In the beginning, in 1929, artifacts from diggings and the surrounding were brought here and stored. In 1964, what is now the museum's southern section was built and artifacts were displayed there.
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