Ephesus (4)
One of the most famous structures at Turkey's ancient ruins of Ephesus is the Celsus Library. It is often featured on picture postcards and has also been shown on the country’s notes of currency. While on a guided tour, free time is given at this sort to explore the architecture, plan and interior. You will definitely want to get your camera ready.
Facts
- The library was built by Gaius Julius Aquila to honour his father Tiberius Julius Celsus Polemaeanus, who was a Roman senator.
- Construction was c
Scientists believe they have for the first time identified an ancient graveyard for gladiators.
Analysis of their bones and injuries has given new insight into how they lived, fought and died.
Gladiators were the sporting heroes of the ancient world. Archaeological records show them celebrated in everything from mosaics to graffiti.
Motifs of gladiators are found on nearly a third of all oil lamps from Roman archaeological digs throughout the Empire.
But how much did they risk every time they steppe
