The Library of Celsus

Probably this building and the Amphitheater are the two most famous spots in Ephesus. The Library served two purposes during the reign of the Romans: Beneath its floors is buried Gaius Julius Celsus Polemaeanus, the governor of the province of Asia. The structure was also used as a library where thousands of scrolls were stored in a humidity-free building. Apparently the place is still used today for receptions.

Day Sixteen (Sunday)

July 9th 2006
When I woke this morning I could still feel our ship moving. Debarkation for Patmos was supposed to start at 9:30. In my windowless room it was a bit difficult to guess just what time of day it might be and not having a decent watch with me I had no idea what was going on. After laying awake in bed for maybe 15 minutes while Mike blissfully dreamt of diving with frolicking dolphins and discover ... read more

Middle East » Turkey » Aegean » Kusadasi

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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