Ephesus, Upper City

Ephesus was a major city, capital of the Roman province of Asia Minor. There were typically 2 separate parts of the city in those days. The upper city was the elite and government area. Regular folks weren't allowed in.
The 1st picture is the state agora. Important government and philosophical discussions occurred here. No commerce. 2nd is the Odeon that served as the parliament of the province and a small venue for music, lectures, etc. 3rd is the main street of the upper city. 4th is the beginning of the processional way, used for festival processions from the upper city to important temples. 5th shows an in tact statue of Artemis found during excavations. Last is a Roman latrine.Read more