Do you consider yourself as one who aspires for the glamorous life? That is, couch potato but still with a lust for the vicarious, we salute you. Not everyone can touch all corners of the planet, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t “get there.” The internet has now well and truly made all of us all an expeditionary, even if it’s from the front of a TV screen. Modern technology even permits you to not only see and understand distant Sentinelese, for example. it also opens hundreds of doors to your version of life. We’re all homo Sapiens, so let’s all get together and get it together. Peace and love.
Ah, yes. Back to the point of this post. How many know or have heard of Ephesus? Not a trick question and not even tricky answers. Ephesus is an ancient city in Turkey’s Central Aegean region, near modern-day Selçuk. Its excavated remains reflect centuries of history, from classical Greece to the Roman Empire – when it was the Mediterranean’s main commercial center – to the spread of Christianity. Paved streets wind past squares, baths and monumental ruins. The Temple of Hadrian was built before 138 A.D. for Emperor Hadrian’s visit, says Google.
Even more, Ephesus was unique due to its rich history as a prominent ancient city with significant cultural, religious, and economic influence, particularly during the Roman period. It served as a major port, a center for trade, and a hub for diverse religious practices. Additionally, Ephesus is renowned for its well-preserved ruins, including the Library of Celsus and the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Look at the photos. Spectacular, no? Look at the crowds; hardly any. This must be calling you. See below.
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