Sardis was the capital of Lydia. The district boundaries changed at different times, but in general the land was that of the present provinces of İzmir and Manisa. According to Herodotus, Lydus, the founder, was the brother of Mysus (Mysia) and Car (Caria). The Lydians were known […]
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About 100 kilometers west of Tarsus is Seleucia of Isauria. St. Thecla is said to have been buried in the cemetary near the ruined basilica in the near-by hill of Meremlik or Ayatekla just south of Silifke. The church was probably of fifth century construction. According to […]
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An ancient medical centre, the Asclepion was founded by Archias, a local who had been cured at the Asclepion of Epidaurus (Greece). Treatments included mud baths, the use of herbs and ointments, enemas and sunbathing. Diagnosis was often by dream analysis. Pergamon‘s centre came to the fore […]
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The big tip is to try and go completely private. Many of the large tour companies offer private tour and they are going to charge a significant amount of money for the tour guide. However, many locations offer self-guided tours and therefore you have the ability to supply your own tour guide. Easily Book your guided private Ephesus tours, to see all the treasures of Ephesus Turkey. It's often said that Turkey has more ancient cities and classical ruins than does Greece. Well, it's true, and the Aegean coast holds a great number of sites, including Ephesus, the grandest and best-preserved of them all.
