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present-day complex dates from the 4th century. Situated immediately
opposite the Library of Celsus, It consists of rooms and salons grouped
around a courtyard measuring 20.5 x 20.5 m. A narrow section gives
access to the rooms and salons. On the left hand side of the entrance
there was a section in which visitors wiped
the mud and dust from their clothes. The houses are adorned with rich
and interesting mosaics: The beautiful women are known to have been
intellectual and well-educated and, besides enjoying privileges unknown
to the ordinary Roman woman, such as being able to own their own houses
and take part in demonstrations and elections,
they also had the right to choose their own customers.
No, the water in the
picture has nothing to do with the structure. It is just standing water
left over from a rare rainstorm the preceding day. |
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An advertisement (actually considered
graffiti) on one of the marble paving stones on Marble Street for a
brothel. Although the locals knew the location of the brothel just
across from the library, sailors and other visitors that arrived by ship
at the harbor, could follow signs such as these.
Arkadiane (Harbor
Street) went from the harbor to the theater where it connected with
Marble Street. The graffiti
includes a heart, a cross, a woman's head, a foot and cash; and it has
been translated as 'turn left at the cross roads where you can buy a
woman's love'. Ironically, the brothel positioned opposite the ancient
library, is rumored to be connected to the
library through an
underground tunnel so that men that were supposed to be doing research
at the library, could go through the tunnel for some "research" of a
different type while their wives were in the neighboring
agora (also next to the library) buying
things for dinner. |
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and
HERE for photos of some of the intricate
detail work to be found in Ephesus.
| It is best to visit Ephesus with a good
guide - especially if it is your first visit. Although there are many licensed,
official tour guides, I believe that Can (John) Yigit is one of the best. One of
the main reasons is, not only does he love this place, but he worked here beside
the archeologists when he was in college. And, is very personable. His English
is excellent and he makes the place come alive with his narrative. Contact
information is as follows: Can Yigit Gsm +90 532. 426 63 35 Tel +90 256. 612 83 30 email: guidecan68@yahoo.com P.O. Box 152 09400 Kusadasi / Aydin / Turkey Here
are a couple of comments about John. |
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