Ephesus Basilica of St John

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The Basilica of Saint John is located on the citadel (called Ayasoluk) of the Turkish city of Selçuk. It was constructed by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian (r. 527–565). It was built over the "supposed" tomb of John the Theologian—the writer of the New Testament books of Revelation, John, and 1, 2, 3 John. It is thought that John died ca. A.D. 100 and was buried here.

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Citadel Entrance
Citadel Entrance
Church and Citadel
Church and Citadel
Model
Model
Nave
Nave
Chancel and Tomb
Chancel and Tomb
Tomb
Tomb
Nave West
Nave West
Nave East
Nave East
Baptistery
Baptistery
Atrium Terrace
Atrium Terrace
Atrium Terrace 2
Atrium Terrace 2
Capital with Monogram
Capital with Monogram
Theodora Monogram
Theodora Monogram
Column Cross Inscription
Column Cross Inscription
Column with Cross
Column with Cross
Chapel North
Chapel North
Chapel South
Chapel South
Structure
Structure
Keywords: Basilica of Saint John, Church, John the Theologian, Ephesus, Seljuk, Selcuk, Selçuk, Ayasoluk