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Monuments in Turkey

Monuments

Ephesus and the archeological sites of Aegeus Ephesus and the archeological sites of AegeusThe main sites at the ruins of Ephesus include the Basilica of St John, the Temple of Artemis and the Library of Celcus; built in 125AD it once held 12,000 scrolls Martin Siepmann/ age fotostock

In Turkey, the past thrives on the present. The country is overflowing with sites dating back to antiquity, especially along the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts. Today, its past gives it an overwhelming charm. The most splendid relics are found in the Anatolian plateau region. This gigantic steppe, set between the Taurus and the Pontic mountain range to the north, is the cradle of the oldest civilisations on the globe. The Romans, the Byzantines, the Ottomans, and other peoples have all left their footprints on this mythical land. The cultural heritage of the south-east of the Anatolian plateau invites visitors to discover ancient artwork, a collection of protected relics of another era.

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