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Birth of Jesus Redefined Ancient Ephesus Center of Christianity
The piece notes that Mary’s birth in Bethlehem set in motion a transformation of Ephesus in Asia Minor, shifting from pagan worship to an early Christian hub. It details ruins, Mary and John traditions, excavations by major institutions, and a restoration project led by a Lima Ohio businessman.
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Ephesus
Bethlehem
Asia Minor
Izmir
Turkey
Aegean Sea
National Geo— Society
Diana
Mary
St. John the Apostle
St. John
John
British Museum
Austrian Archeological Institute
St. John's Church
Lima
B.C