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The Changing Landscape of Ephesus
When the first Temple of Artemis was built, the Cayster River had already begun to change the landscape of Ephesus. Over time, the river...
Ancient Ephesus and Its Origins
According to ancient tradition, the history of Ephesus begins in the eleventh or tenth century BCE. At that time, the first Greek settlers arrived...
Pressure on Christians and the Need for Encouragement
The establishment of emperor worship in western Anatolia created great pressure on Christian communities. Christians were expected to show loyalty to Rome by taking...
Historical Background
Asia Minor, also known as Anatolia, is a large peninsula that extends from Asia toward Europe like a natural bridge. Because of its position...
Limited Archaeological Evidence
In several of the cities connected with the Seven Churches of Asia Minor, archaeological excavation has been limited. Because of this, our knowledge of...
Introduction
The subject of this book is the letters written to the Seven Churches of Asia Minor in the Book of Revelation. These letters were...
The Gate Near the Palace of Blachernae
To the north of the second tower in the wall is a gate that matches the Gate of Gyrolimne (Greek: Τάλαί τῆς Γυρολίμνης). This...
The Emperor’s Observation Point
During the siege of Constantinople in 1453, Emperor Constantine XI and the historian George Phrantzes observed the movements of the Turkish army from a...
The Public Gate
Egri Kapou and the Porta Kaligaria
Between the sixth and seventh towers of the Wall of Emperor Manuel Comnenus, there is a gate now called...
Theodosian Walls
A Response to a Growing City
The Theodosian Walls were built because Constantinople grew rapidly in both population and importance. The city had originally been...
