Tuesday, March 30, 2010

EPHESUS ANCIENT CITY

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Ephesus which was established as a port, was used to be the most important commercial centre. It played a great role in the ancient times with its strategic location. Ephesus is located on a very fertile valley.
Ephesus, once, the trade centre of the ancient world, a religious centre of the early Christianity and today, Ephesus is an important tourism centre in Turkey.
Ephesus includes House Of Virgin Mary.It is the place where Mary spend her last days.Also Basilica of St John It is believed that the evangelist St. John had spent his last years in the region around Ephesus.And the one of worlds seven wonders Temple of Artemis.

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