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Ephesus
This temple dedicated to the Emperor Hadrian is considered one of the best preserved and most beautiful structures on Curetes Street.It was built before 138 A.D by P. Quintilius and was dedicated to Emperor Hadrian, who came to visit the city from Athens in 128 A.D. The facade of the temple has four Corinthian columns supporting a curved arch, in the middle of which contains a relief of Tyche, goddess of victory.Emperor Hadrian was one of the Five Good Emperors. Hadrian was Trajen's cousiin.
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