This is the partially restored building at the north end of the square. It had four facades and on each of these were semicircular niches linked to each other by arches on which stood blocks with reliefs on them.
The high reliefs at the foot of the arches are in the shape of caryatids. Reliefs of soldiers in togas are of Memmius, his father Caicus, and his grandfather the dictator Sulla. On the fragment of the architrave lying today near the building is written “Caius Memmius, the Saviour, son of Caicus, grandson of Cornelius Sulla“. The monument was built in the 1st century AD.
To the west of the Memmius Monument and adjacent to it is a fountain which was built later. The fountain had four Corinthian columns and a long narrow pool. On four bases in front of the pool stood the statues of Diocletian, Maximian, Constantius Chlorus, and Galerius (293-305) who were also emperors of Rome. These statues indicate the date of the building. Similar statues stood also in front of the Temple of Hadrian, a favourite building of the Curetes Street below.
Memmius Monument, Ephesus
Between the Roman baths and the Celsus Library, check out the Nike tablet also. There are some interesting details nearby, the waterworks, tombs and a few temples.
The monument, built in the shape of a four-sided victory crown, was erected in memory of the soldier Memmius for his military contributions.
A shore distance away from the Triumphal Arch are the remains of a large monument which embellished the Square of Domitianus.
According to the inscription of the monument, which was found intact, it was built in the name of Memmius, a grandson of the Dictator Sulla, in the 1st Century A.D. during the reign of the Emperor Augustus.
The base of the monument is decorated in the rustic style, while the higher parts are embellished with various reliefs. In the 4th century, a large fountain (Hydreion) was added to the Northwest face of the monument.
Of all the jewels that Ephesus has to offer, this is honestly not one of them. It’s neither the most important nor the most impressive.
Memmius Monument
The monument, built in the shape of a four-sided victory crown, was erected in memory of the soldier Memmius for his military contributions.
Memmius Monument, Ephesus
Ephesus was the highlight of my trip to Turkey. The ruins are unbelievable and the history is just as fascinating. Amazing place to visit and here the history of the ancient greek and persian times. Absolutely Amazing !