Ephesus

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Ephesus is an ancient city in Turkey that was once a major center of trade and culture. Long ago, it was home to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Temple of Artemis. People from all over the world came to Ephesus to see its beautiful buildings and bustling markets. The city has many well-preserved ruins, such as the grand Library of Celsus and a large theater that could hold thousands of people. Today, Ephesus is a popular tourist attraction where visitors can explore its rich history and impressive architecture.

1. Where is Ephesus located?

2. What was Ephesus once a major center of?

3. Which one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World was located in Ephesus?

4. Why did people from all over the world come to Ephesus long ago?

5. What are some of the well-preserved ruins you can find in Ephesus today?

6. How many people could the large theater in Ephesus hold?

7. Why is Ephesus a popular tourist attraction today?

8. What can visitors do when they visit Ephesus?

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Ephesus is an ancient city in Turkey that was once a major center of _____ and culture. Long ago, it was home to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Temple of ________. People from all over the world came to Ephesus to see its beautiful buildings and bustling _________. The city has many _______ ruins, such as the grand Library of Celsus and a large theater that could ______ thousands of people. Today, Ephesus is a popular tourist ___________ where visitors can ________ its rich history and impressive _____.

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Ephesus is an ancient city in Turkey that ______ once a major center of trade and culture. Long ______, it was home to one of the Seven Wonders _____ the Ancient World, the Temple of Artemis. People from all over the world ________ to Ephesus _____ see its beautiful buildings and ________ markets. The city _______ many well-preserved ruins, ________ the grand Library of Celsus and a large theater that ______ hold thousands of people. Today, Ephesus _____ a popular tourist attraction ________ visitors can explore its rich history and ________ architecture.

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The Ephesus ruins in Turkey are among the most well-preserved ancient cities from the classical era. This site was once a major trading city and a center for early Christianity. Here are a few highlights:

1. **Library of Celsus**: One of the most iconic structures, it was built to store 12,000 scrolls and serve as a grand tomb for Celsus, the governor.

2. **The Great Theatre**: This impressive amphitheatre could hold up to 25,000 people and is still in use for performances today.

3. **Temple of Artemis**: Once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, although only a single column remains, it still draws fascination.

4. **Terrace Houses**: These were the homes of the wealthy Ephesians and are richly decorated with mosaics and frescoes.

5. **Marble Street**: This street runs from the theatre to the library and showcases the sophisticated urban planning of ancient Ephesus.

Ephesus also has significant connections to early Christianity; it is believed that the Apostle Paul wrote his Epistle to the Ephesians here, and that the Virgin Mary spent her last years nearby.

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