My views of Ephesos

Ephesos is situated at the South-Western coast of Anatolia, the ancient Asia minor (near Kusadasi). The ancient Greek city was an important trade and cultural center. It was the capital of the Roman province of Asia. Since 1896 Austrian archeological teams have undertaken excavations of the ruins, in particular of the Celsus Library.

 

Above and below: the famous Celsus Library, built 110-135 AD, and restored by Austrian archeologists.

 


Statue of APETH (Virtue) at the Celsus Library


 

 

 

Procession street

 

Amphitheatre

 


Map of ancient Ephesos

I visited Ephesos in April 2014.