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  • The ruins at Ephesus, Turkey. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ephesus
  • Villagers armed with umbrellas attack the fortress.
  • The ruins at Ephesus, Turkey. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ephesus
  • The ruins at Ephesus, Turkey.
  • The ruins at Ephesus, Turkey. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ephesus
  • Once a gateway along a main street.
  • The ruins at Ephesus, Turkey.
  • I think this is part of the Temple of Hadrian, Roman Emperor and god.
  • The ruins at Ephesus, Turkey. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ephesus
  • Entry to the Temple of Hadrian.
  • Our guide said that this is reputed to be the image of Hadrian's male lover, depicted as a female to keep it on the down-low.
  • Party at Hadrian's
  • The ruins at Ephesus, Turkey. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ephesus
  • Communal toilets. Pass me the sports page, please.
  • Another view up the main street.
  • This floor was laid about 1500 years before Columbus left Spain on his first voyage. The ruins at Ephesus, Turkey. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ephesus
  • Mosaics on the floor of a house.
  • Interior views of the "terrace houses," houses of wealthy citizens that are undergoing restoration.
  • The enormous jigsaw puzzle. Interior views of the "terrace houses," houses of wealthy citizens that are undergoing restoration.
  • Marble doorway. Interior views of the "terrace houses," houses of wealthy citizens that are undergoing restoration.
  • A large receiving room for entertaining
  • Interior views of the "terrace houses," houses of wealthy citizens that are undergoing restoration.
  • An interior fountain
  • Interior views of the "terrace houses," houses of wealthy citizens that are undergoing restoration.
  • Fresco detail. Interior views of the "terrace houses," houses of wealthy citizens that are undergoing restoration.
  • A grand dining room or perhaps a chapel at one time?
  • Interior views of the "terrace houses," houses of wealthy citizens that are undergoing restoration.
  • Interior views of the "terrace houses," houses of wealthy citizens that are undergoing restoration.
  • Interior views of the "terrace houses," houses of wealthy citizens that are undergoing restoration.
  • Interior views of the "terrace houses," houses of wealthy citizens that are undergoing restoration.
  • Interior views of the "terrace houses," houses of wealthy citizens that are undergoing restoration.
  • I've flipped this photo of the mosaic for better viewing. Interior views of the "terrace houses," houses of wealthy citizens that are undergoing restoration.
  • Interior views of the "terrace houses," houses of wealthy citizens that are undergoing restoration.
  • Frescos of "philosophers" according to our guide. Interior views of the "terrace houses," houses of wealthy citizens that are undergoing restoration.
  • Interior views of the "terrace houses," houses of wealthy citizens that are undergoing restoration.
  • Interior views of the "terrace houses," houses of wealthy citizens that are undergoing restoration.
  • Interior views of the "terrace houses," houses of wealthy citizens that are undergoing restoration.
  • The Library of Celsus, the façade of which has been carefully reconstructed from all original pieces, it was originally built c. 125 AD in memory of Tiberius Julius Celsus Polemaeanus
  • The new librarian
  • Greeting the new librarian.
  • The ruins at Ephesus, Turkey. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ephesus
  • The amazing amphitheater accomodated 25,000 spectators.
  • This was once the main entry road to the city from the port. It must have been a sight when lighted by torches at night.
  • Mary and the amphitheater.
  • The road to Ephesus.
  • A couple of miles from the ruins of Ephesus is the site of the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. This is located at Selcuk, where the original city of Ephesus was located.
  • The Grand Fortress of Selcuk, Turkey and the Isa Bey Mosque.
  • Ruins of the Basilica of St. John the Apostle, where the tomb of the saint is presumed located, although when the original tomb was opened no remains or relics were found.
  • Fortress, mosque, basillica and temple ruins. A lot of history in one frame, which is what made Turkey my favorite country.
  • As her final comment on the history of Ephesus, our guide uses a locally carved figure of Priapus. Whether her intent was to inform, to shock or to amuse, I'm not sure. Perhaps all three.
  • Sunset at Kousadasi, Turkey from the ship
  • Sunset at Kusadasi, Turkey from the ship
  • Sunset at Kousadasi, Turkey from the ship
  • Sunset at Kousadasi, Turkey from the ship
  • Climbing to the Acropolis of Athens
  • Mary with the theater, Odeon of Herodes Atticus, behind her. Performances are still staged here.
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  • The Odeon of Herodes Atticus. Performances are still staged here.
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  • The Temple of Athena Nike, goddess of wisdom and victory in war. Based on the numerous times the city was sacked, burned and looted, she wasn't too good at her job.
  • Hmmm, someone doen't seem pleased with the photographer's persistent direction here at the Propylaea, the gateway to the Acropolis.
  • Much better.
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  • Tourists making their way up the challenging marble steps of the Propylaea.
  • First look at the imposing columns of the Parthenon.
  • A peek at the guts of one of the marble-clad walls of the Parthenon.
  • The west end of the Parthenon, where most of the reconstruction work is currently being done.
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  • View of the Erechtheion, a temple built to honor Athena and Poseidon
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  • The west side of the Parthenon. Construction began under Pericles in 447 BC and completed in 438.
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  • The southern face of the Parthenon. This temple also was dedicated to Athena.
  • Ancient ruins visit Athens
  • Mary, at the Acropolis wall, with the Temple of Olympian Zeus visible over her left shoulder and the ruins of the Theater of Dionysus Eleuthereus below right.
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  • Pointy Part of the Parthenon
  • These things grow anywhere.
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