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Trajan Fountain: A Monumental Tribute to an Emperor Introduction One of the most eye-catching structures along Curetes Street, the Fountain of Trajan (Trajan Çeşmesi) was a grand public fountain dedicated to Emperor Trajan, who ruled from 98 to 117 AD. This monumental nymphaeum combined imperial

Curetes Street: The Spine of Ancient Ephesus Introduction Running between the Celsus Library and the Hercules Gate, the marble-paved Curetes Street (Kuretler Caddesi) was one of the most important thoroughfares in ancient Ephesus. Named after the semi-mythical Curetes priests, this street was a

Prytaneion of Ephesus: The Heart of Sacred and Civic Life Introduction The Prytaneion of Ephesus was both a political center and a spiritual sanctuary—where the sacred flame of Hestia burned eternally. Located near the State Agora, this important structure was the symbolic heart of the city

Vedius Gymnasium and Stadium: Athleticism and Education in Ancient Ephesus Introduction Located near the southeast entrance of Ephesus, the Vedius Gymnasium and Stadium complex served as a major center for physical training, education, and public entertainment. These two impressive structures offer