27 August 2009

Celsus Library in Ephesus

Celsus Library was built around 115 AD and was the 3rd largest library on the planet containing 12,000 scrolls in Greek and Roman. It took about 15 years to build in the Corintheian style. One of the most important Roman centres for both trade and education.

Photographer: John H. (moonjazz)
Taken in 2008

1 comment:

  1. WOW!! What a photograph of a magnificent, ancient library site! Wonderful!

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