Touring Ancient Ephesus

On our final day in Turkey, we spent touring the ruins of Ephesus. It is amazing to see the remains of what the Romans were able to do; indoor plumbing, hot water brought from thermal springs, beautiful mosaics, statues that still stand, inscriptions that are still legible, just breathtaking. And, this is the city where the Apostle Paul ministered for 2 years. I mean, we walked where the Apostle Paul certainly walked. We stood where he probably stood to preach.

 The city must have been beautiful. The public buildings were made of marble and granite, very ornately adorned with carvings.

The picture below is what remains of a fountain. There were many in the city, and the remains of clay pipes reveal an elaborate plumbing system.

This must have been the sign for a Doctor's office.

                                            
                                                    And this, for a lawyer!

The broad main road, which was originally lined with pillars and entries to shops.

 

There's much more, saved for another post.