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Ephesus and the Temple of Diana

Ephesus and the Temple of Diana

Falkener, Edward

Hardcover

Bible StudiesGeneral ArchitectureGeneral Military History

ISBN10: 1161403523
ISBN13: 9781161403527
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 398
Weight: 1.99
Height: 0.88 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Ephesus and the Temple of Diana is a historical and archaeological study of the ancient city of Ephesus and its most famous landmark, the Temple of Diana (also known as Artemis). Written by Edward Falkener, an English architect and archaeologist, the book was first published in 1862 and has since become a classic in the field.The book begins with a brief history of Ephesus, from its founding in the 10th century BC to its heyday as a major port city in the Roman Empire. Falkener then turns his attention to the Temple of Diana, which was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the most important religious site in Ephesus.Using a combination of historical sources and his own firsthand observations, Falkener describes the temple's architecture, decoration, and religious significance. He also examines the various legends and myths associated with the temple, including the story of the Amazons and the founding of the city.In addition to his detailed analysis of the Temple of Diana, Falkener also provides a comprehensive overview of the other archaeological sites in Ephesus, including the famous Library of Celsus and the Great Theatre.Throughout the book, Falkener's passion for the subject matter is evident, as he brings the ancient city and its monuments to life with vivid descriptions and illustrations. Ephesus and the Temple of Diana is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and archaeology of the ancient world.1862. In treating on an ancient subject, we have always to lament the loss of those works among the ancient which had reference to it. This celebrated city, the chief seat of Asiatic grandeur, opulence, and civilization; this city, which witnessed the labors of apostles; this city, which became a monument of the fulfillment of divine prophecy: this city, so famous both in pagan and Christian times, is the present object to describe. Beautifully illustrated.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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