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Ephesus: Artemis


Frieze from altar
in temple of Artemis


Metal figure of Artemis
from Ephesus
(about 3 inches high)


Clay figurine of Artemis
from Ephesus
(about 12 inches high)


Amazon figure from the altar
in the temple of Artemis
The temple to Artemis drew worshipers from many parts of the world. Figurines of Artemis, like those shown here, were made in Ephesus. Acts 19 refers to a group of Ephesian silversmiths, who made small silver shrines for the goddess. They derived income by selling these to visiting worshipers.