Mediterranean Trip
Mediterranean Trip
We docked in Kusadasi, our only port in the Asian part of Turkey. The main attraction in the area is the Ephesus historic site. Ephesus was a powerhouse city that was a major trading center. It is also the largest archeological dig in the world and is still ongoing. Historically, it’s quite a big deal: <https://ephesus.us/ephesus/>. Michael couldn’t go on tour that day so Marilynn and a professional photographer were in charge of photos.
Winged Nike sculpture
Basilica Stoa
Terrace House
Bath of Variius
Actors portraying a ceremony
The Agora
Hadrian’s Temple
It was said that if you could touch both pillars you were as strong as Nike.
Entrance to the Theater
The Odeon
Prytaneum Explanation.
Entrance to medical office
Prytaneum remains
Alytarch Hall
Mithridates Gate
Courtyard of Mithridates
Original marble of Roman road, a slippery walk even when dry.
Roman toilets for men. They had warm water for cleaning.
Sign of the times!
Celsus library, built in 117 AD
Closer look at a column of library
Looking up at the column ceiling
Marilynn at the library
Fountain Building
Diagram of fountain bldg.
