Libraryman
Dec 19th, 2003

Library of Celsus, Ephesus, Turkey

Visiting The Library of Celsus.
There is nothing like travel to give you a new perspective on the time frame of human history. The Library of Celsus was founded in 110 A.D. Naturally, the Library as an institution has changed with time (for the better I believe), but the Library of Celsus is cornerstone of our professional history. A couple of fun facts about this library: The sculptures in front represent Sophia (wisdom) Arete (valor), Ennoia (thought), and Episteme (knowledge). Fitting, eh? Also, the Library was connected to a brothel. ?I?m going to the library, honey!? Those shady ancients! Tisk, tisk.

6 Responses to “Library of Celsus, Ephesus, Turkey”

  1. # Krison 19 Dec 2003 at 11:00 am

    Dude, that’s the coolest library ever.

  2. # Aaronon 19 Dec 2003 at 2:04 pm

    A library with a brothel attached! That is BRILLIANT. Son, do you realize you’ve just singlehandedly solved the library funding crisis in America? Think of all the people who’ve fantasized about gettin’ it on in the book stacks. Now they can! And the library can collect a tidy commission. Suh-weet.

  3. # MPon 19 Dec 2003 at 10:27 pm

    The juxtaposition of wisdom, valor, thought, knowledge and hookers is really, really ironic, right?

  4. # Lukeon 20 Dec 2003 at 11:05 pm

    Can you check out hookers? Like with an ILL or something? What do you get, like a week for something like that? What’s the exact address of this place again?

  5. # Steveon 22 Dec 2003 at 8:37 am

    And we were wondering why we didn’t hear from you much on your trip.
    Apparently, you were “researching” your way across Europe. A gentleman
    and a scholar.

  6. # Sheenaon 31 Mar 2004 at 2:25 pm

    hello, I am trying to find information on how the library may have been built. Are there any books you can refer to me? I would really appreciate it. Thank you,

    A.S.U Student
    sheena h.