European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - July 12, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse The Hillside Amphitheater at Ephesus seated up to 25,000 spectators during performances. Continued from Page 11 1 reflow t the period from 200 . To . 100, a Lime of continuous Prosperity for City. Ephesian shipping accounted for the wealth. Visitors have to imagine what the Dock area resembled. Silt from the Caster River has filled in the old port area so that today tourists cannot catch a glimpse of ships plying the Aegean. But visitors have no trouble envisioning life in Ephesus. A simple walk along what once was the main Street of Ephesus reveals Public Baths a Library toilets brothels. Most Ephesus visitors Are led through the ancient City by tour guides licensed by the state. The guides received instruction by archaeologists must pass a written test before they Are licensed. Ephesus is about 5f> Miles East of Izmir along the main Highway leading to Ankara. Entrance to the site costs about 50 cents. Americans stationed at or visiting the . Facilities in Izmir can sign up for a one Day tour to Ephesus for $ m at the local travel office. The round trip bus excursion includes lunch a two hour Ephesus tour with an English speaking guide Side trips to the House of the Virgin Mary St. John s Basilica a Coop that specializes in making rugs. Two visitors View the ruins of the Horary from a Hillside above the City Marble busts of two of Ephesus leading citizens. 12 stripes Magazine july 12, 1990 /
