Page 16 - PGA Community News - August '21

Page 16, PGA C.A.N.! August 2021 August 2021

Ephesus … from page 14

its population swelled to 250,000. St. Paul arrived in 53
A.D. to spread the word, and gained enough followers to
establish the first Christian church. His efforts did not go
without opposition … not from opposing religious interest,
but rather from the secular community. It seems as though
the jeweler Demetrius’ lucrative business of selling silver
idols of Artemis was at stake. This led to a showdown
in the theater, where shortly thereafter Paul headed for
Macedonia. Even without Paul, the religion had taken root
and eventually supplanted the worship of Artemis. St. John
later moved to the city and died there (37–48 A.D.).
In 260 A.D., the Goths destroyed the city and temple.
Under Seljuk and Byzantine rule, Ephesus gradually declined
and became deserted. The real cause of this decline is believed
to be the silting of the harbor, halting navigation. At the same
time, Istanbul and Smyrna were rising to prominence in the
3rd and 4th centuries. Ephesus retained its position in the
church affairs, as was shown by no less than six councils that The Library of Celsus
were held there. For some time in the Middle Ages, Ephesus
and Miletus, farther down the coast, continued to rival each
other as a gateway to the interior districts.
Most of the surviving ruins of Ephesus belong to the LET US HELP YOU
Roman Imperial period. The structure that has become the
symbol of Ephesus is the façade of the Library of Celsus.
the two-story edifice is intricately carved and is located at
the major intersection of the city. The structure was built Ship Your Valuable Packages & Furniture
from 114 to 117 A.D. by Gaius Julius Aquila for his father,
Tiberius Julius Celsus Polemaeanus, whose sarcophagus
lies in a tomb beneath the library. • CLOTHING • SCULPTURES • CUSTOM PACKING AND CRATING
The area around the library was apparently the hub of the • ARTWORK
city. Across the street were the Baths of Scholastica, which • DISHES • ESTATES PACKING AND
were likewise built in the 1st century and reconstructed in • ANTIQUES • COMPUTERS SHIPPING
the 5th. Three stories in height, the structure had a heating • FURNISHINGS • FURNITURE SHIPPING • BOXES AND PACKING SUPPLIES
system between the floors that allowed the hot air from
open fires burning on the outside of the building to warm
the interior. All citizens of Ephesus used the facility, both WE PACK AND FREE
rich and poor.
Adjacent to the Baths of Scholastica, just across the street SHIP WITH TLC PICK UP AT YOUR
from the very famous Library of Celsus, was the brothel. LOCATION
It was connected to the library by a short tunnel. As the
legends go, the men of the city spent many hours going to
the library after dinner for “enlightenment.” It’s possible that
some may have used this tunnel. The way that the brothel
was identified by archeologists was by carvings found in
the marble slabs that pave the streets. A simple footprint
carved in the pavement pointed the way to the facility …
it pays to advertise.
Ephesus is one of the most impressive and best-preserved
archaeological sites in the world – it is unique by its
preeminence as well as its long rich history.
Don Kiselewski writes from his personal experiences,
having traveled in 122 countries and cruised the oceans, Dishes, Glasses, Furniture
seas and rivers of the world. Palm Beach Gardens Travel
Leaders, his family owned and operated agency, is located Copies, Fax Service, Notary, US Mail, Stamps
at Mirasol Town Square, 11360 North Jog Road, Building
A, Suite 102-6, Palm Beach Gardens. The agency has been
serving the travel needs of the South Florida area for over
a quarter of a century. Contact him at (561) 694-9696 or
Aussie@PBGTravel.com.

Photos by Don Kiselewski

Phone: 561-799-3900
Drainage Information 10130 Northlake Blvd. #214 Fax: 561-799-3905

From Northern Palm Beach West Palm Beach, FL. 33412 Cell: 561-598-4413
County Improvement District Ask For Jean or Joseph

Why do some yards flood after large
quantities of rain? The simple answer is
according to most approved drainage designs,
some water is meant to be temporarily stored The UPS Store The UPS Store
in public recreational areas, yard swale and
streets. The excess surface water slowly drains
to community lakes or on-site ponds via street Show Your AAA
and yard drainage grates and/or via swales, 5¢
ditches and canals. The more complex answer
is that each yard is different. Some yards Card And Save
have drainage swale areas. These are areas Copies
that are sloped to catch water and filter out 5% Off Shipping
pollutants as water is absorbed into the ground.
Some yards direct water to the community 15% Off
drainage system as run-off with very little Limit one coupon per customer. This offer is not
water retained in the yard. Familiarize yourself good in combination with any other offers. Valid
with how your yard was built to determine how Packaging at this location only. Restrictions apply. ©2004
water drains from your home. Mail Boxes Etc., Inc.