Ephesus
Europe
A ‘New Ephesus’ is Waiting to be Unearthed at Parion, Turkey
Archaeological excavations at Parion, the ancient port of the Hellenistic period in today’s north-west Turkey, have shown that hundreds of large buildings are buried underneath.
Founded in 709 B.C, Parion was a Greek city in Mysia on the Hellespont.
According to...
Archaeology
Uproar in Turkey Over Social Events at the Ancient Greek City of Ephesus
A fiery debate has been sparked in Turkey over the alleged use of the ancient city of Ephesus in the Aegean province of Izmir for wedding and circumcision ceremonies and other events.
Images of decorated tables and chairs in front...
Archaeology
Temple Restoration in Ancient Greek Site of Ephesus
The temple of Egyptian god Serapis, which was discovered in the ancient Greek city of Ephesus, Turkey, will be restored to its original condition. It is estimated that the temple collapsed during an earthquake in the region.
The temple was built in...
Culture
Youth Orchestra of Dion Travels to Ancient Ephesus
Children aged 7 to 20 years old, from the Pieria regional unit, (in the Region of Central Macedonia, northern Greece), will travel to Turkey to give a special concert at the ancient Greek city of Ephesus, which is near...