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While we were visiting Epasus we also went to The Basilica of St John that was on the outskirts. It was built in the 4th century around the grave of St John (the apostle who wrote both the Gospel, as well as the book of Revalation). His grave was ransacked some centuries later, but the location of where it was is still known -
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The Baptistry


Before the trip to Ephasus we had lunch in the nearby village of Şirince ... and, being me, had to buy some jewellery (after all, people wouldn't believe I hadn't brought home something new)
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And, of course, while in Turkey, you have to get taken to a carpet shop in the hope you will buy!
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And, for those who know their Bibles, this colour is called Lydia-Purple
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They were working on silk ... wow, they are strong fibres

Date: 2022-10-01 07:03 pm (UTC)
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Lovely carpets! I expect they were expensive!

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