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Travel Ephesus |
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Around Ephesus |
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Bordello (The Brothel) |
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 A
peristyle house behind the Hadrian Temple is known
as the brothel. It was built as part of a group of
buildings, including the Baths of Scholastikia and
lavatories, during the time of Trajan (98-117 AD.).
Its function was established with the discovery of
an inscription in the lavatories. Entering from the
Marble Road, a street sign in the form of a foot
engraved on stone indicates its existance. A second
entrance gives access from the Street of Curettes.
The group of buildings of which it is a part
underwent restoration in the 4th century A.D. It is
a two-storeyed building, with a large hall on the
ground floor,surmounted by a number of small rooms
on the floor above, although these are now ruined.
There are traces of frescos on the walls. The western hall wasa dining
room, and contains a mosaic depicting the four
seasons. This flanks the two main chambers of the
baths. The elliptical pool contains a mosaic in the
centre depicting three women drinking, a servant
standing, a mouse nibbling crumbs and a cat. The
statue of priapos, with outsize phallus, now on
display in the Ephesus Museum, was found in a well
to one end of the building. |
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Ephesus Yesterday & Today |
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