Kusadasi/Ephessos

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Here we have pictures of the famous archaeological site of Ephessos. What was once Asia Minor - today is Turkey. This town is a shoppers' delight, crowded with little shops of exotic merchandise. Bargaining is a must and be sure to accept a cup of the local mint tea or Turkish coffee. Among the Turkish cuisine you can have fresh kalamari (squid) or an octopus salad. The most interesting history of this area is the ancient city of Ephessos founded in the 8th century B.C. The Ephesians worshipped Artemis, sister of Apollo, and Goddess of Fertility. From the remains of the port road which led to the old harbour is a magnificent view of the impressive amphitheatre, world renowned for its excellent acoustics. It was here that St. Paul preached to the Ephesians, imploring them to cease their worship of Artemis, and to turn to Christianity. Nearby you can see the prison where he was incarcerated as a result of scheming by silversmiths and politicians, who considered his teachings to be dangerous to their financial interest. During the 6th century A.D. Christianity flourished on the spot where St. John was buried.

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