Delightful historical surprise
Posted by Carolan Gladden at 1/2/2011 6:08 PM 
Categories: Places, thoughts, People, Travel, Amazements, Surprises, Experiences
Categories: Places, thoughts, People, Travel, Amazements, Surprises, Experiences
Out of all the extraordinary places explored on my 21-day cruise/trip, the biggest surprise was Ephesus. I had no idea, nor I suspect do most Americans, of the amazing Turkish called Ephesus that possesses not only a variety of ancient history but a huge quantity of the ruins of a royal Roman background from late BC to early AD.
I read up on all of this ahead of time but was astounded by what we encountered: A broad walkway of easily more than a mile, much of it paved with large flat oblong stones. And along both sides tall pillars -- standing or in repose -- plus statues and the skeletal remains of wondrous buildings, as well as archways, aqueducts and infinite piles of rubble.
I couldn't restrain myself from shooting photos (some 200) while our very knowledgeable tour guide explained how the area died due to the silting of the harbor. I believe the ones here capture the place to the best of my ability.
Positively,
Carolan
I read up on all of this ahead of time but was astounded by what we encountered: A broad walkway of easily more than a mile, much of it paved with large flat oblong stones. And along both sides tall pillars -- standing or in repose -- plus statues and the skeletal remains of wondrous buildings, as well as archways, aqueducts and infinite piles of rubble.
I couldn't restrain myself from shooting photos (some 200) while our very knowledgeable tour guide explained how the area died due to the silting of the harbor. I believe the ones here capture the place to the best of my ability.
Positively,
Carolan
KpJBSw Kewl you should come up with that. Excellent!
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