tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post1916698692233239503..comments2024-03-23T16:18:34.397+00:00Comments on Where Five Valleys Meet: EphesusRosemaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-15957931780015192842014-12-11T07:56:59.856+00:002014-12-11T07:56:59.856+00:00It is, and there is still so much more to discover...It is, and there is still so much more to discover - it is hard to imagine that when John Turtle Wood began his excavations there was nothing to be seen.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-21536652224101719712014-12-10T21:03:39.496+00:002014-12-10T21:03:39.496+00:00A wonderfully illustrated and informative post, Ro...A wonderfully illustrated and informative post, Rosemary. Given the vicissitudes of history, I'm amazed so much still survives.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-9481046528198374662014-12-02T11:31:18.927+00:002014-12-02T11:31:18.927+00:00Dear Val - the more I discover and see regarding t...Dear Val - the more I discover and see regarding the ancient world the more I am amazed at their achievements. This is especially so when I remember that they had none of the modern day machinery and aids to assist them in their monumental tasks. <br />Glad that you enjoyed the post, and thank you for your kind comment♡Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-15071424924485869892014-12-02T11:04:43.690+00:002014-12-02T11:04:43.690+00:00It takes me a time, to get my head around how adva...It takes me a time, to get my head around how advanced the Ancients were.. The Romans too.<br />What an amazing place Rosemary. <br />You have shared your visit to Ephasus with the most amazing photos. What a place to visit. <br />I can imagine, that this wonderful place, will be in your memory for ever.<br />I so enjoyed reading this post Rosemary.<br />val xxvalerietilsten59.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05617190196811279000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-8485269339045187262014-12-02T10:10:03.090+00:002014-12-02T10:10:03.090+00:00Dear Linda - there must be years and years of disc...Dear Linda - there must be years and years of discovery still to be made at Ephesus - the main excavation work currently seems to be being carried out by the Austrians.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-56083827584334348352014-12-02T00:44:35.338+00:002014-12-02T00:44:35.338+00:00Ephasus must have been an impressive place during ...Ephasus must have been an impressive place during those different periods. The buildings would have had a great impact on the traders and travellers walking up Arcadian Street from the former port. It seems amazing that those large ruins were 'lost' in the vegetation after the vandalism and now the remains can be seen thanks to John Turtle Wood's discovery. It's a place I'm interested in especially because of Paul's time there. Thank you for this post Rosemary as your photos show what Ephasus is like today with important antiquities still standing.Linda Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10634839688042592781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-66412114869659394662014-12-01T22:12:03.540+00:002014-12-01T22:12:03.540+00:00Turkey has some very impressive remains from antiq...Turkey has some very impressive remains from antiquity.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-5810065062262315982014-12-01T22:11:09.902+00:002014-12-01T22:11:09.902+00:00Glad you enjoyed seeing the photos Loi - I managed...Glad you enjoyed seeing the photos Loi - I managed to get most photos without people on them by crouching behind rocks or behind pillars, but it was impossible with the Great Theatre, however, they do help give a sense of scale.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-41602801205421470042014-12-01T20:09:45.595+00:002014-12-01T20:09:45.595+00:00That looks an amazing place to visit. It looks so ...That looks an amazing place to visit. It looks so impressive and not as well known as sites in other countries. Sarah xDown by the seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06148800326418238027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-67539134313307105442014-12-01T19:57:39.753+00:002014-12-01T19:57:39.753+00:00Your photos are spectacular - thank you for sharin...Your photos are spectacular - thank you for sharing them, Rosemary! Seeing people in the photos of the Great Theatre gives us the scale and breadth of this monumental masterpiece. Speaking of masterpiece, the Library of Celsus' rich carvings are stunning and impressive. This post makes me think of Mark Ruffner's Pompeii inspired mural. Woodside Parkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13981644571968878448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-82299760746669143092014-12-01T09:39:41.329+00:002014-12-01T09:39:41.329+00:00Dear Patricia - I am pleased that you enjoyed your...Dear Patricia - I am pleased that you enjoyed your virtual tour of Ephesus - a visit to Pompeii was my first awakening to the architecture of classical antiquity and I remember the feeling of awe to this day.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-59025866139006582772014-12-01T09:32:13.322+00:002014-12-01T09:32:13.322+00:00As a fervent lover of history, especially of the a...As a fervent lover of history, especially of the ancient kind, there are two places in the world that never cease to amaze me every time I visit. One is the ancient ruined city of Pompeii in Italy. The other is Ephesus. You really have done this justice Rosemary with stunning photos and an equally stunning descriptive tour. P xPatriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116574112768767203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-46025726650114711272014-11-30T23:25:01.584+00:002014-11-30T23:25:01.584+00:00Dear Mark - my understanding is that it was unusua...Dear Mark - my understanding is that it was unusual for such a theatre to have a roof. <br />Your observation regarding the Library of Celsus is interesting and thank you for pointing it out, it is a very clever feature.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-20481153881163769212014-11-30T23:04:12.836+00:002014-11-30T23:04:12.836+00:00The whole city must have looked impressive and als...The whole city must have looked impressive and also very elegant with its classical proportions along with the wonderful statuary and stone carvings.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-29048900300228543812014-11-30T23:00:56.766+00:002014-11-30T23:00:56.766+00:00Ephesus will be a memory I shall carry foreverEphesus will be a memory I shall carry foreverRosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-61661824213121120562014-11-30T21:29:31.299+00:002014-11-30T21:29:31.299+00:00Dear Rosemary,
What a wonderful tour, and I didn&...Dear Rosemary,<br /><br />What a wonderful tour, and I didn't even need to leave my house! I did not know that any of those theaters were roofed, and can imagine that the timber for that alone would have been monumental. One detail that I especially enjoyed from your photos was how the columns of the Library of Celsus aligned, but the two levels of porticos alternated — very elegant!Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-17643479726740311062014-11-30T21:26:11.216+00:002014-11-30T21:26:11.216+00:00An amazing city whose ruins still speak loudly of ...An amazing city whose ruins still speak loudly of the accomplishments of the ancient builders and inhabitants. What a fascinating history it has. It must be somewhat mind boggling to wonder through these ruins and imagine what has gone before - makes us feel rather small and insignificant in many ways.Karen @ Pieces of Contentmenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00719349569606790410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-16154177278192613712014-11-30T19:00:35.408+00:002014-11-30T19:00:35.408+00:00You saw some very impressive places during your tr...You saw some very impressive places during your travel Rosemary!<br /><br />Have a good week!<br /><br />Madelief xMadeliefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05906326152435858221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-86118331566303842272014-11-30T17:21:53.558+00:002014-11-30T17:21:53.558+00:00Dear Charlie - sometimes you visit places and they...Dear Charlie - sometimes you visit places and they do not live up to your expectations - Ephesus far exceeded mine. Thank you for your kind comment, I am delighted that you enjoyed scrolling up and down the post♡Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-31933548376815044132014-11-30T16:46:24.845+00:002014-11-30T16:46:24.845+00:00What a beautiful place and your pictures are absol...What a beautiful place and your pictures are absoluely stunning Rosemary. I keep scrolling up and down just enjoying the beauty of it all.♥<br /><br />Take care sweet Rosemary.<br /><br />Charlie<br />xxa kitchen in the countryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03546088256642784726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-86965005502074325232014-11-30T16:43:28.652+00:002014-11-30T16:43:28.652+00:00Hello Filip - we visited first thing in the mornin...Hello Filip - we visited first thing in the morning before many people arrived. However, I tend to use pillars and stones etc to cut people out of the photos - I like people but not in my photos!!!Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-15872303496660819062014-11-30T16:41:48.615+00:002014-11-30T16:41:48.615+00:00Thank you very much Janneke - I am so pleased that...Thank you very much Janneke - I am so pleased that you enjoyed the postRosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-64513581112455756412014-11-30T16:41:01.469+00:002014-11-30T16:41:01.469+00:00Same with me Jane - I wonder how long todays build...Same with me Jane - I wonder how long todays buildings will be around?Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-44642412486723405842014-11-30T15:11:57.788+00:002014-11-30T15:11:57.788+00:00A fantastic place. We have also been there but it ...A fantastic place. We have also been there but it was very crowded. I find your pictures better than mine.<br /><br />http://filipdemuinck-kristelpardon.blogspot.nl/2011/10/ancient-town-of-ephesus-with-library-of.html<br /><br />Greetings,<br />FilipFilipBloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03748038653807154529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-67931590388563807902014-11-30T10:41:17.096+00:002014-11-30T10:41:17.096+00:00I loved going through this wonderful post. Ephesos...I loved going through this wonderful post. Ephesos, never been in Turkey until now, but may be in the near future......Janneke https://www.blogger.com/profile/11056916431881916066noreply@blogger.com