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Ephesus (Éphesos; Turkish: Efes) was a city in ancient Greece on the coast of Ionia, 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) southwest of present-day Selçuk in İzmir Province, Turkey. It was built in the 10th century BC on the site of the former Arzawan capital by Attic and Ionian Greek colonists. During the Classical Greek era, it was one of twelve cities that were members of the Ionian League. The city came under the control of the Roman Republic in 129 BC. The city was famous in its day for the nearby Temple of Artemis (completed around 550 BC), which has been designated one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its many monumental buildings included the Library of Celsus and a theatre capable of holding 24,000 spectators. Ephesus was recipient city of one of the Pauline epistles; one of the seven churches of Asia addressed in the Book of Revelation; the Gospel of John may have been written there; and it was the site of several 5th-century Christian Councils (see Council of Ephesus). The city was destroyed by the Goths in 263. Although it was afterwards rebuilt, its importance as a commercial centre declined as the harbour was slowly silted up by the Küçükmenderes River. In 614, it was partially destroyed by an earthquake. Today, the ruins of Ephesus are a favourite international and local tourist attraction, being accessible from Adnan Menderes Airport and from the resort town Kuşadası. In 2015, the ruins were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Arena di Verona is a Roman amphitheater located in Verona, Italy. It is one of the best-preserved ancient structures of its kind and is renowned for its stunning architecture and historical significance. Built in the 1st century AD, the Arena was originally used for gladiator contests and other public spectacles. Today, it is primarily used as a venue for large-scale opera performances, concerts, and other cultural events. The Arena di Verona is particularly famous for its annual opera festival, which attracts thousands of visitors from around the world. Its impressive size and well-preserved condition make it a must-visit attraction for tourists exploring Verona.
Killit (Dereiçi), an almost abandoned ancient Syrian village 5 km from Savur, stands out for its stone buildings. The village was once a large and important Syrian settlement before the emigration and had three churches and three monasteries belonging to the Orthodox, Protestant and Catholic communities. The village was known for its wines and grape production, and the grape harvest tradition still continues in the region. One of the most striking buildings in the village, the Mor Yuhanon Monastry, dates back to the 7th century.
Killit (Dereiçi), an almost abandoned ancient Syrian village 5 km from Savur, stands out for its stone buildings. The village was once a large and important Syrian settlement before the emigration and had three churches and three monasteries belonging to the Orthodox, Protestant and Catholic communities. The village was known for its wines and grape production, and the grape harvest tradition still continues in the region. One of the most striking buildings in the village, the Mor Yuhanon Monastry, dates back to the 7th century.
Killit (Dereiçi), an almost abandoned ancient Syrian village 5 km from Savur, stands out for its stone buildings. The village was once a large and important Syrian settlement before the emigration and had three churches and three monasteries belonging to the Orthodox, Protestant and Catholic communities. The village was known for its wines and grape production, and the grape harvest tradition still continues in the region. One of the most striking buildings in the village, the Mor Yuhanon Monastry, dates back to the 7th century.
Mardin is a historic city in Southeastern Anatolia, Turkey. The city is known for its fascinating architecture and location: heavily decorated stone buildings cascading down a mountain, watching the vast expanse of the Mesopotamian plains below. It is known for the Artuqid architecture of its old city, and for its strategic location on a rocky hill near the Tigris River.The old town of the city is under the protection of UNESCO, which forbids new constructions to preserve its façade.
The lock stone of Underground city in Kaymakli, Nevşehir. It is a large, circular stone that was used as a door to block and security intruders from entering certain rooms or sections of the underground city. The stone was carved to fit precisely into a circular groove in the floor, effectively sealing off the entrance.