The Temple of Hadrian

The Temple dates from the 2nd Century and was built in honour of Emperor Hadrian. It includes a number of figures - Androklos, the founder of Ephesus, Fortune, the Goodess of Fate, Medusa and Theodosius I, his wife and eldest son. The temple includes both pagans and Christians showing the transition to Christianity.

Ephesus - A Rediscovered City

November 12th 2008
15% of the old city of Ephesus has been restored, thanks to the combined work of the Turkish and Australian Archeological Societies. Our tour leader, Emory showed us the agora or marketplace, marble streets, Roman baths, the Hadrian Temple, the Celsus Library, public toilets and a large theatre where St Paul of Tarsus spoke. ... read more

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Modern Turkey was founded in 1923 from the Anatolian remnants of the defeated Ottoman Empire by national hero Mustafa KEMAL, who was later honored with the title Ataturk, or "Father of the Turks." Under his authoritarian leadership, the country adopt... ... read more

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