Where is Ephesus?

Turkey
Ephesus is located near the western shores of modern-day Turkey, where the Aegean Sea meets the former estuary of the River Kaystros, about 80 kilometers south of Izmir, Turkey.

What is Ephesus now?

Ephesus; Ancient Greek city of Asia Minor, near the mouth of the Menderes River, in what is today West Turkey, South of Smyrna (now Izmir). One of the greatest of the Ionian cities, it became the leading seaport of the region. Its wealth was proverbial.

What does Selçuk mean?

In Turkish, “Selçuk” means “eloquent”, “silver-tongued”, and/or “golden-mouthed”. “Selçuk” was the name of the eponymous medieval leader ( Selçuk Bey) of the Seljuq Turks, who founded Seljuk dynasty. Selçuk Bey’s grandsons founded the Seljuq Empire.

Who are the Selçuk?

Selcuk may refer to:

• Selçuk (name)
• Seljuk (died c. 1038), leader of the Seljuk Turks. Seljuq dynasty, the dynasty founded by Seljuk. Seljuq Empire, the medieval empire founded and ruled by the dynasty.
• Selçuk, a town in Turkey.
• Selcuk (ship, 1921), a freighter, see Dalwarnic.

How old is the Ayasoluk Hill in Selcuk?

Ayasoluk Hill dominates the landscape around Selçuk, and has been used by people for millennia. The oldest traces of human settlements on Ayasoluk date back to the early Bronze Age (3000-2000 BC). In 565 the Basilica of Saint John was completed and became an popular pilgrimage site for Christians.

Is the Church of St John in Ayasoluk Castle?

The castle itself only consists of the substantial outer wall and inside of particular interest is the Church of St John, reputed to be where St John wrote what has become part of the Christian Bible. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

How many towers are there in Ayasoluk Castle?

The fortress has 15 towers and two gates: eastern and western. Within the walls are remains of houses, a mosque, cisterns, and baths. The castle mosque has walls of alternating brick and stone, and a recognizable mihrab (prayer niche facing toward Mecca).