🏛️ Ephesus-Magnesia
Ancient Roman city on the Aegean coast of Turkey
📌 Fast Facts
- Located near Selçuk in İzmir Province, western Turkey
- One of the largest and most important cities of the Roman Empire in Asia Minor
- Home to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
- UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2015
Ephesus-Magnesia stands as one of the most significant archaeological sites in the Mediterranean, preserving the remains of a metropolis that flourished from the Hellenistic period through the Byzantine era. The site reveals the urban complexity of a Roman provincial capital, with public buildings, residential quarters, and religious structures distributed across multiple excavation zones. The city's prominence derived from its position as a major port and commercial centre, controlling trade ...