Over the centuries, a succession of empires—Greek, Persian, Roman, Byzantine and, finally, Ottoman—ruled over the city of Ephesus. Yet no matter how many times it changed hands, the city remained one ...

The menorah became employed as a Jewish symbol sometime in the 3rd century, so far three have been found in ancient Ephesus which had a flourishing Jewish community. Once considered the official ...

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If you’re planning a historic sites trip in 2026, timing is everything: Ephesus tours for May through September are already filling up as temperatures climb and crowds swell, while Alnwick Castle has ...

Ephesus, one of the world’s best-preserved ancient cities, offers travelers a breathtaking journey through Roman history. From the Library of Celsus to the Great Theatre, every marble street tells a ...

Turkey’s iconic ancient city of Ephesus in the picturesque Aegean region has decided to limit the number of daily visitors due to the novel coronavirus outbreak. A total of 650 people will be allowed ...

A historic 709-kilometer route (440 miles) in Turkey’s Aegean province of Izmir that connects ancient Greek Ionian footways awaits visitors who want to enjoy nature as well as learn of the culture and ...