The Library of Celsus is the signature architectural monument at Ephesus dedicated to Tiberius Julius Kelsus Polemaeanus. Celsus led a remarkable life, a native Greek Ephesian he rose to prominence by making the fortuitous decision to back Roman General Vespasian during the Year of the Four Emperors. Vespasian came out on top during this tumultuous period and after ascending the throne to become the Roman Emperor elevated Celsus to the Roman Senate. Later in his life Celsus became governor of Asia with Ephesus as its provincial capital. In this video we will explore the circumstance that led to the construction of this iconic building.
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The Growth of Roman Power in Asia Minor from Historical Atlas by William R. Shepherd 1911
Cicero Denounces Catiline by Cesare Maccari 1889 two-dimensional, public domain work of art
Photograph of Library of Celsus in Jahreshefte des österreichischen archäologischen Institutes in Wien 1908
Photograph of Pediment in Jahreshefte des österreichischen archäologischen Institutes in Wien 1908
Drawn Reproduction of Library in Jahreshefte des österreichischen archäologischen Institutes in Wien 1908
Layout of Library in Jahreshefte des österreichischen archäologischen Institutes in Wien 1908
Bust of Emperor Vespasian under license Gilmanshin/Shutterstock
View down Curetes Street under license Mazur Travel/Shutterstock
Library of Celsus under license Efired/Shutterstock
Statue of Sophia under license AlicanA/Shutterstock
Statue of Arete under license iremt/Shutterstock
Statue of Ennoia under license Alena A/Shutterstock
Statue of Episteme under license VSenturk/Shutterstock
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Photo in front of Library of Celsus by the creator of this video TPF March 1998
All other photos by the creator of this video TPF Turkey September 2021, Turkey October 2023, Greece July 2023
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