2017年6月30日 星期五

the Grand Theater of Ephesus in Turkey


Ephesus
Ἔφεσος
Efes
The roof of the Library of Celsus has collapsed, but its large façade is still intact.
The Library of Celsus in Ephesus
Ephesus is located in Turkey
Ephesus
Shown within Turkey
LocationSelçukİzmir ProvinceTurkey
RegionIonia
Coordinates37°56′28″N 27°20′31″ECoordinates37°56′28″N 27°20′31″E
TypeAncient Greek Settlement
AreaWall circuit: 415 ha (1,030 acres)
Occupied: 224 ha (550 acres)
History
BuilderAttic and Ionian Greek colonists
Founded10th century BC
Abandoned15th century AD
PeriodsGreek Dark Ages to Late Middle Ages
Site notes
Excavation dates1863–1869, 1895
ArchaeologistsJohn Turtle WoodOtto Benndorf
WebsiteEphesus Archaeological Site
Official nameEphesus
TypeCultural
Criteriaiii, iv, vi
Designated2015 (39th session)
Reference no.1018
RegionAsia Minor
Ephesus (/ˈɛfəsəs/;[1] GreekἜφεσος EphesosTurkishEfes; ultimately from HittiteApasa) was an ancient Greek city[2][3] on the coast of Ionia, three kilometres southwest of present-day Selçuk in İzmir ProvinceTurkey. It was built in the 10th century BC on the site of the former Arzawan capital[4][5] by Attic and Ionian Greek colonists. During the Classical Greek era it was one of the twelve cities of the Ionian League. The city flourished after it came under the control of the Roman Republic in 129 BC.
The city was famed for the nearby Temple of Artemis (completed around 550 BC), one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.[6] Among many other monumental buildings are the Library of Celsus, and a theatre capable of holding 25,000 spectators.[7]
Ephesus was one of the seven churches of Asia that are cited in the Book of Revelation.[8] The Gospel of John may have been written here.[9] The city was the site of several 5th century Christian Councils (see Council of Ephesus).
The city was destroyed by the Goths in 263, and although rebuilt, the city's importance as a commercial centre declined as the harbour was slowly silted up by the Küçükmenderes River. It was partially destroyed by an earthquake in 614 AD.
The ruins of Ephesus are a favourite international and local tourist attraction, partly owing to their easy access from Adnan Menderes Airport or from the cruise ship port of Kuşadası, some 30 km to the South.

This pooch got the best seat in the house as slowly walked on the stage and plopped down right next to one lucky violinist.




















Dog crashes outdoor performance by the Vienna Chamber Orchestra at the Grand Theater of Ephesus in Turkey. abcnews.com

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