Our Biblical Journeys

Day Four

Temple of Artemis

Sardis Synagogue

Interesting Flower

Day 4

Izmir - Site of Polycarp's death and the church on location.
Sardes - Visit the Temple of Artemis, a 3rd Century Byzantine Church, Restored Synagogue and Gymnasium.
Alasehir (Philadelphia) - See the remains of the city gates and site of a church.
Colossea - On the schedule, but skipped due to weather.
Laodicea - A city gate, mostly unexcavated.

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Site - Polycarp's death	Long walk to Temple	Temple of Artemis
For more information about the St. Polycarp Church, in Izmir, Turkey For more information about Sardis Message to Smyrna - Revelation 2:8 Text to the 7 Churches - including Smyrna
Looking around	Tansu explains	Mark has a look
For more information about the Temple of Artemis - 334 B.C.
3rd Century Church	Two Marks at church	Outside view
Byzantine Church Message to Sardis - Revelation 3:1 Text to the 7 churches - Including Sardis
Latrine next to gym	Gymnasium / School	Practice Field/courtyard
History of Sardis including the Roman Baths & Gym
Synagogue Entryway	Synagogue floor	Circumcision Altar
For more information about the Sardis Synagogue - 3rd century A.D.
Philadelphia Archway	Buried Structure	Another view
For more information regarding Philadelphia Message to Philadelphia - Revelation 3:7 Text to the 7 Churches - including Philadelphia
Laodicea Arch buried	Sitting on an arch	\ Colossae in distance
For more information regarding Laodicea Message to Laodicea - Revelation 3:14 Text to the 7 Churches - including Laodicea

A day of archeology at its best.

Day Notes - 2009

Day 1 - Chicago, USA to Rome, Italy. (Date change during flight.)

Day 2 - Rome Airport to Istanbul Turkey. Visit - Topkapi Palace.

Day 3 - ISTANBUL. Visit - The Spice Market, Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Aya Sofia Museum, Church of Chora

Day 4 - IZMIR, Visit - Site of Polycarp's death and the Church. SARDES, Visit - Temple of Artemis (Diana), Byzantine church, restored Synagogue and Gymnasium/school. ALASEHIR/Philadelphia, Visit Philadelphia city gates. LAODICEA - Visit archeology site.

Day 5 - Visit HIERAPOLIS, ancient thermal center.
EPHESUS - Visit Church of St. John, Walk the ancient city streets, Visit the House of Mary Chapel in the hills.

Day 6 - KAISER/Thyatira, Visit city of Jezebel. PERGAMUM, Visit the Acropolis, Altar of Zeus, Citadel, Trajan temple, and steepest amphitheater. Visit the Aesculapuim, a center of healing. Drive by Assos.

Day 7 - TROY - Visit the archaeological site.
DARDANELLES - Cross by ferry.

Day 8 - Philippi, See the ancient Theater, Forum and prison as well as the location of one of the oldest churches. Thessaloniki

Day 9 - Thessaloniki, Veria also known as Berea where a monument stands for the Apostle Paul. See Amphipolis and Apollonia. Metora, home to monasteries in the sky, visit St. Barbara for women.

Day 10 - Kalambaka, See Ancient Delphi, Athens

Day 11 - Athens, home of the Olympic Stadium. Visit the Acropolis and Areopagus where Paul met with the men of Athens.

Day 12 - Athens, Corinth, The Canal of Corinth, Rome

Day 13 - Rome, Colosseum, Vatican City, Mamertine Prison where Paul spent his last days.

Day 14 - Rome - St. Paul, , Catacombs, burial place of Paul.

Day 15 - Rome to Chicago.