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Since Ephesus was an important city for pagans and Christians, the following resources provide information on both. Panoramic photographs and virtual tours make this city in modern Anatolia particularly vivid for modern internet audiences.
Ephesus - Important Facts About Ephesus
Here are 9 points you should know about the ancient city of Ephesus.
Ephesus - History of Ephesus
Ephesus was an important city in the ancient world for religious (both pre-Christian and Christian) and political reasons.
Miletus
Miletus and Ephesus both claimed to be the oldest Ionian settlement.
Parrhasius of Ephesus
Parrhasius of Ephesus (fl. 400 B.C.) was an eminent painter.
Map of Ephesus
A public domain map showing the location of Ephesus.
Callinus of Ephesus
Callinus was an archaic Greek elegiac poet.
The City of Ephesus
An article on the city of Ephesus, by David Padfield, with an accompanying virtual tour.
Ephesus
Diagram of Ephesus and images of the following: The Great Theater from the scena (panorama), The Great Theater from the Orchestra (panorama), Small Street going to the Public Toilets (panorama), Temple of Hadrian (panorama), Odeon (panorama), State Agora (panorama), Domitian Square (panorama), Library facade and Gate of Augustus.

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