Ephesus: The Ancient Capital City of Anatolia

By History Titans

Learn all about Ephesus, a forgotten civilization with a fascinating history!
Have you ever wondered what civilizations might have been forgotten?
Do you ever think about the mysteries hidden in ancient ruins?
Do you want to learn about the legends surrounding a breathtaking ancient city?
Turkey is filled with places that are so historically important that they are visited by thousands of people every day.

Ephesus is a city that most of us have heard of but aren't especially familiar with. This book is a detailed account of what lies behind the city walls and what the history of the city looks like.
In this book, you will learn:

All about the famous citizens and visitors of the ancient city

How the Romans believed toilet time was a social event!

What the Temple of Artemis was like, and why it was so important

All about Alexander the Great and his connection to the city

What did Mark Antony and Cleopatra do in Ephesus?

How many different cultures inhabited the walls, and why they were defeated

The legend of the Seven Sleepers

 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Creek Ridge Publishing
• Release date: Jul 13, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223925798

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Preface

Ephesus is a city that most of us have heard of but aren’t especially familiar with. This book is a detailed account of what lies behind the city walls and what the history of the city looks like.

In this book, you will learn:

All about the famous citizens and visitors of the ancient city

What the Temple of Artemis was like, and why it was so important

All about Alexander the Great and his connection to the city

What did Mark Antony and Cleopatra do in Ephesus?

How many different cultures inhabited the walls, and why they were defeated

The legend of the Seven Sleepers

Ephesus, The Ancient Capital City of Anatolia

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1: The Ephesian Timeline

Ephesus Timeline

After the Birth of Christ

A Broad Overview of Life in the City of Ephesus

The Decline of Ephesus

Chapter 2: Famous People of Ephesus

The Virgin Mary

The Apostle Paul

St. John

Heraclitus of Ephesus

Contributions of the Philosopher Heraclitus

Strabo

Rufus of Ephesus

Popes in Ephesus

Marc Anthony and Cleopatra

Chapter 3: The Terrace Houses of Ephesus

The Importance of the Dining Room

A Typical Shopping List of the Time

The Commercial Agora

Chapter 4: The Temple of Artemis

Ephesian Artemis

The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

Chapter 5: The Myths of Ephesus

Amazons

The Origins Myth of Ephesus

The Seven Sleepers

Chapter 6: Alexander the Great

Interesting Facts about Alexander the Great

Chapter 7: What to Do in Ephesus

What to Expect in Modern Ephesus

Conclusion

References

Introduction

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