Ephesus

and the ruins at Priene, Miletos and Didyma



Below are eight photos from Ephesus and nearby ancient Greek and Roman cities, along with links to a few more.

For anyone interested in learning a bit about Ephesus and surrounding sites, you may want to visit the History of Ephesus at ephesusguide.com.




Two columns, aqueduct in background


Colonadded street of Ephesus, SLIPPERY WHEN WET!...


... but the Romans put grooves in the stones, for traction. Pretty smart, eh?


And now on to the ruins at nearby Priene, Miletos and Didyma...

Impressive columns at Priene...


... and assorted column pieces, & view of valley below


The theater at Miletos


Things are looking up! (Columns at Didyma ruins)


The famous carving of Medussa, a somewhat worried look on her face...





And a few more from Ephesus, Priene and Didyma...

Greek inscriptions - Ephesus

Karen by massive columns - Priene

His Highness Marc grants an audience - Priene

Karen dwarfed by huge column pieces, ready & waiting to be assembled - Didyma







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