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Where Are Biblical Lands Today? 37 Ancient Sites on Modern Maps

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Ephesus (Modern Selçuk, Turkey)

(c) jarek miszczak
Source: turkisharchaeonews.net

Paul preached in this Roman city, home to an early church mentioned in Revelation. The name persisted until its decline in the 5th century CE when nearby “Selçuk” arose in Turkish during the Middle Ages. Located near modern Selçuk, Turkey, impressive ruins attract tourists to marble streets where early Christians once walked. The grand library facade and theater remain particularly well-preserved.

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