Temple of Artemis

概要

クイックファクト: Only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing is this temple, though just a single column remains upright from its 127 original columns. Archaeologists discovered that the temple was built and rebuilt at least three times on the same sacred site over nearly a thousand years.

見どころ: Scattered among a marshy field are fragments of columns and marble blocks, but the lone standing column is surrounded by storks nesting on top in spring. Locals say the storks return each year as if guarding the last remnant of a wonder that once drew pilgrims from across the ancient Mediterranean.

インサイダーヒント

• Don't expect a grand ruin, this is a single column in a field, manage expectations and appreciate the historical weight instead.
• The best photo angle is from the south side with the column framed against the sky at sunrise or sunset.
• Combine this stop with a visit to the Basilica of St. John just a 5-minute drive away in Selçuk.
• Skip the gift shop across the road, it sells standard tourist merchandise with little connection to the site.

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Selçuk の他の観光スポット

Ephesus Ancient City

House of the Virgin Mary

Basilica of St. John

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