The world's first coins appeared around 600 B.C., jingling around in the pockets of the Lydians, a kingdom tied to ancient Greece and located in modern-day Turkey.

Sometimes referred to as the second holy land, Turkey is a country full of exciting destinations. The country has so much history, culture and art to offer visitors that it is hard to believe. There are many ways that one could explore this ancient country and culture, but probably the best way is through Turkish sail boat tours.

For the first time in modern history, a graveyard for gladiators has been discovered in Ephesus, Turkey, the ancient capital of the Roman province of Asia.

Ephesus (Hittite: Apasa Greek: Έφεσος, Turkish: Efes) was an Ionian city in ancient Anatolia. The city was located in Ionia, where the Cayster River (Küçük Menderes) flows into the Aegean Sea. It was part of the Panionian League.Today's archaeological site lies 3 kilometers south of the Selçuk district of İzmir Province, Turkey. The ruins of Ephesus are a favorite international and local tourist attraction, partly owing to their easy accessibility from Adnan Menderes Airport and via the port of Kuşadası.Ephesus hosted one of the seven churches of Asia, addressed in the Book of Revelation of The Bible (2:1–7), and the Gospel of John might have been written here. It is also the site of a large gladiator graveyard.