Ephesus flourished as the second most important city in the Roman Empire, and today you can come here and see the city's historical imprint for yourself. The city rose to prominence under the rule of the ancient Greeks, who built one of the famous seven wonders of the Ancient World

The Temple of Artemis

The Temple of Artemis is one of the largest temples in ancient Greece, larger than the Parthenon on the Acropolis, and one of the first buildings built entirely of marble. It ranks among the "Seven wonders of the Ancient World" for its architectural magnificence and size.

At its peak, the temple, made of marble and plated with gold and silver, was said to be longer than a football field. The Greek engineer and writer Feron of Byzantium once said that the temple's splendour "eclipses" other contemporary wonders.

A thousand years later, all that remains of the ruins is a stone pillar and a pile of stones polished by time.

Celsus Library

The Celsus Library is an ancient library in the ancient Roman city of Ephesus, in what is now Turkey. One of the seven wonders of the Ancient World, the Celsus Library is one of the most striking buildings in Ephesus and one of the must-see attractions for tourists when traveling in Turkey.

Walk into the old library and be struck by its magnificence. Tall columns, beautifully carved facades and ancient stone steps all highlight the glory of Roman architecture.

On the front of the library are four huge pillars representing the four virtues of ancient culture: wisdom, courage, temperance and justice. The columns rise to the sky, giving a sense of solemnity. When I stepped inside the library, I was struck by the old bookshelves and the empty reading space.

It is said that the library once contained more than 12,000 volumes of handwritten ancient books, making it one of the largest libraries in the ancient world. Imagining ancient scholars reading and studying here, I can't help but admire the wisdom and profound knowledge of the ancients.

Walking among the ancient ruins around the library, I felt the passage of time. The breeze from the ruins seemed to tell the story of the rise and fall of ancient civilizations. Here, I felt the ancient Romans respect for knowledge and culture, but also more deeply understand the thick history.

Standing in front of the Celsus Library, it was as if I could hear the whispers of ancient scholars and feel their thirst for knowledge. This ancient library is not only a witness to history, but also a symbol of human wisdom.

Here, I not only saw the glory of ancient civilization, but also saw the inheritance of human culture. I came away filled with respect and a deep admiration for the wisdom and efforts of the ancient scholars.

This prosperous city of Ancient Greece and Rome, although only ruins remain, but its history and cultural influence across the river of time, shining awe-inspiring light.

It is like an open history book for us to enlighten and remember. Walking through the ruins of Ephesus is a spiritual baptism, a tribute to history, and a profound understanding of human creativity and the achievements of civilization.

History also teaches us that civilizations, no matter how prosperous, can decline and become a legacy of their time for future generations to look upon.

This also encourages us to base ourselves on the present, cherish the achievements of today's civilization, cherish the current flourishing era of civilization, continue to learn, stimulate new thinking and creation, explore the goal of civilization at a higher latitude, and become valuable wealth for future generations.