🏛️ Ephesus-Magnesia
Ancient Roman city in western Anatolia
📋 Fast Facts
- Located near present-day Selçuk in İzmir Province, Turkey
- Major Greco-Roman city of antiquity, capital of the province of Asia
- Home to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
- Partially excavated; remains include theatre, agora, library, and residential structures
Ephesus was one of the most significant urban centres of the ancient Mediterranean world, serving as a major port city and administrative capital under Roman rule. The site reflects nearly 1,500 years of continuous habitation, from its Ionian Greek foundation through the Byzantine period. Today, the excavated ruins near Selçuk stand among the best-preserved Roman cities in Asia Minor ...