🏛️ Ephesus-Magnesia
Ancient Roman city on the Aegean coast of modern Turkey
📋 Fast Facts
- Located in İzmir Province, western Turkey, near the town of Selçuk
- Major port city and capital of the Roman province of Asia during the Imperial period
- Home to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
- Extensively excavated archaeological site with remains spanning Greek, Roman, and Byzantine periods
Ephesus-Magnesia stands as one of the most extensively preserved urban centers of the ancient Mediterranean world. Founded as a Greek settlement in the 10th century BCE, the city achieved its greatest prominence under Roman rule when it became the capital of the province of Asia and a major international trade hub. The site encompasses multiple layers of occupation spanning more than a millennium, providing invaluable insight into the evolution of urban planning, architecture, and daily life in ...