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Ephesus

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September 1st 2011
Went to see the magnificent ruins of Ephesus near the Aegean coast. I spent three hours exploring the great Greek/Roman city. Just when I thought I was done seeing everything, there was another large section to explore. The August heat was pretty intense but luckily there were many concession stands right outside to get a drink or ice cream. ... 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