Search The Roman Heritage R5   '' Visit St. John's Basilica, where he was burried ! ''

'The Basilica of St. John was built by Justinian, - who was the Byzantine Emperor between 527-565 A.D. - in the sixth century A.D.  A chapel had been built by St. John's followers not long after his death on the hill where his tomb was located.This chapel was probably enlarged during the reign of Constantine by the addition of a transept.So great were the number of pilgrims to the chapel in the sixth century that the Emperor Justinian and his wife Theodora decided to have, instead of the chapel which had much art value,one which would be worthy of St. John.A belief that dust from his tomb had healing powers attracted many people from all over the Christian world for hundreds of years...'  Great Ephesus tour visiting Mary's House ,where she spent her last few years ; Ephesus Terraced Roman Houses, the 2000-years-old, well-restored homes ; Ephesus Artemis Temple, One of the Seven Wonders of the World, which was better than the other six best wonders... - By Official Guide Ergin Ince -