🏛️ Ephesus-Magnesia
Ancient Greek and Roman port city on the Aegean coast
📌 Fast Facts
- Located near present-day Selçuk in western Turkey (Izmir Province)
- One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World (Temple of Artemis)
- Major Hellenistic and Roman port city, founded in the 10th century BCE
- UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2015
Ephesus was one of the largest and most important cities of the ancient world, serving as a major port and commercial hub on the Aegean coast of Asia Minor. The city flourished under Greek and Roman rule, achieving peak prosperity during the 1st and 2nd centuries CE. Its strategic location and reputation for wealth and culture made it a destination of significance for trade, philosophy, and religious pilgrimage ...