Mosiac Sidewalk

Ephesus

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July 8th 2011
Today we visited Ephesus, which is Turkey’s most famous ancient site and it is also considered the best-preserved ruins in the Mediterranean. It did not disappoint. Being able to walk on the same marble street as the ancient Romans was special and with each turn there was another incredible site to behold. The most breath taking site was the façade of the Library of Celsus. This library once he ... read more

Middle East » Turkey » Aegean » Ephesus

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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