In touring the ancient site of Ephesus in Seljuk, Turkey, one can observe the different stages of church development. Unfortunately, many tourists often miss the cues demonstrating the church’s growth in this remarkable ancient site.
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Hidden Crosses at the Seljuk Castle near Ephesus
The castle hill of Seljuk, Turkey, presents the remains of a 5th-century Byzantine church. A few hidden crosses exist for those willing to wander beyond the St. John Basilica Church.
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Hidden Crosses in the Dushanbe Archeology Museum
The National Antiquities Museum in Dushanbe boasts of the sleeping Buddha, excavated in the 1960s from Bokhtar (Ajina Tepe) in the southern region of Tajikistan. Yet, scattered throughout the two-story building are elements of Christian history without any description.
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Hidden Crosses in Khujand Archeology Museum
In my travels throughout the Middle East and Central Asia, my impression of historical sites is that they often downplay Christian history. Yet, despite Christianity often appearing as a minority faith, the existing evidence still needs exposure.
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