In the district of Selçuk, İzmir, there’s a place where time stands still. Ephesus isn't just one of the best-preserved ancient cities in Turkey—or even the world. Walking its marble streets is like being teleported straight to the golden age of the Roman Empire. But thinking of this city as just "old rocks" would be a huge mistake. Ephesus was the New York City of its time: the capital of trade, politics, and luxury. Here are the details about this magnificent city that history books don't always tell you: 1. More Than a Library: The Secret of Celsus The massive Library of Celsus, the symbol of Ephesus, wasn't just a place to store parchment scrolls. It was actually a monumental tomb. Buried right underneath the structure is Celsus himself, the father of Gaius Julius Aquila, who commissioned the building. In this structure, knowledge and death are intertwined. 2. The Social Media of the Ancient World: Public Toilets The "Latrines" in Eph...
In the district of Selçuk, İzmir, there’s a place where time stands still. Ephesus isn't just one of the best-preserved ancient cities in Turkey—or even the world. Walking its marble streets is like being teleported straight to the golden age of the Roman Empire. But thinking of this city as just "old rocks" would be a huge mistake. Ephesus was the New York City of its time: the capital of trade, politics, and luxury. Here are the details about this magnificent city that history books don't always tell you: 1. More Than a Library: The Secret of Celsus The massive Library of Celsus, the symbol of Ephesus, wasn't just a place to store parchment scrolls. It was actually a monumental tomb. Buried right underneath the structure is Celsus himself, the father of Gaius Julius Aquila, who commissioned the building. In this structure, knowledge and death are intertwined. 2. The Social Media of the Ancient World: Public Toilets The "Latrines" in Eph...