🏛️ Ephesus-Sardis
Two major Greco-Roman cities in western Anatolia
📌 Fast Facts
- Location: Izmir Province, western Türkiye
- Period: Founded circa 10th century BCE (Ephesus); 7th century BCE (Sardis)
- UNESCO Status: Ephesus inscribed as World Heritage Site (2015)
- Distance: Approximately 100 km apart along the ancient Ionian coast
Ephesus and Sardis represent two of the most significant urban centers of ancient Anatolia, spanning Greek, Persian, Hellenistic, and Roman periods. Ephesus became a major commercial and religious hub, particularly as capital of the Roman province of Asia. Sardis served as the capital of the Lydian kingdom and later a prosperous Greco-Roman city. Both sites contain substantial archaeological remains and continue to attract scholarly research ...