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Ephesus (Ancient Greek: Ἔφεσος, Hittite probably Apaša, Latin: Ephesus), located in Ionia, was one of the largest and most important cities in Asia Minor in ancient times and was home to the Temple of Artemis (Artemision), one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The ruins of Ephesus are located today near Selçuk, approximately 70 km south of Izmir on Turkey's west coast (Aegean Sea). The Turkish name of the current excavation site is Efes. In 2015, Ephesus was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ephesos

The Roman Latrine of Ephesus was built in the 1st century AD as part of what would become the Baths of Scholastica. They were the city's public toilets for poor citizens who could not afford a toilet at home, and an entrance fee was charged. However, the latrines were not used exclusively for relieving oneself. In Roman culture, this building served the same social purpose as the baths. Citizens would stay in the latrines for long periods of time to relax and discuss their daily worries. The latrinas were a fairly advanced and civilized structure for their time. The building was built over a canal with a continuous flow of water. The seats were marble benches with holes in the bottom. They were arranged in three rows along the three sides of the room. There were 48 toilets in total, each separated by carved partitions that doubled as armrests. The seats themselves were surrounded by columns that would have supported a roof. https://www.ephesusturkey.com/ephesus-highlights/latrinas/

The Şirince area is very rich in vegetation and with beautiful views. The sea a few dozen kilometers away makes the climate mild and pleasant.

There are numerous easily accessible paths around the village of Şirince but then the stop in the village can be a pleasant opportunity for refreshment and relaxation.

Best preserved Greco-Roman city, streets - temples - baths

The Memmius Monument was built in honor of Memmius, a grandson of the general Sulla, in the 1st century. A.D. built.

The Hafenstrasse was an 11m wide and 530m long street lined with columns that led to the harbor. It was one of only three streets in the Roman Empire to have street lighting.

The Celsus Library was built around 100 BC. built. At its time, it was the third largest library in the world, after Alexandria and Pergamon. A fire and an earthquake in the 3rd century. AD, destroyed the library and with it the extensive knowledge that was recorded in the many scrolls.