Ephesus, now in modern day Turkey, was built in the 10th century BC on the coast of Ionia and was a great seaport. Known for its Temple of Artemis, one of the seven Ancient Wonders of the World, it came under Roman control in 129 BC. Built in AD 115-125, this library fell during an earthquake in AD 270 and was not rebuilt until the 1970s. The interior measures 70 by 80 feet and held approximately 15,000 scrolls. On the steps of the Celsius Library is a carving of a Menorah, evidencing the presence of the early church in Ephesus and Christianity was declared as the official religion in 380 during the reign of Theodosius I when destruction of pagan temples was legalised. It was from here that Christianity spread out across the world.

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