🏛️ Ephesus-Magnesia
Ancient Roman port city on the Aegean coast of Asia Minor
📋 Fast Facts
- Located near modern Selçuk in western Turkey
- One of the largest cities of Roman Asia Minor
- Home to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
- Extensively excavated since the 19th century
Ephesus-Magnesia was a prosperous harbor city in the Roman province of Asia, situated on the coast of the Aegean Sea in what is now Turkey. The site represents successive layers of urban development from the Archaic period through the Byzantine era, making it one of the most significant archaeological sites in the Mediterranean. The city was renowned for its religious significance, commercial vitality, and architectural achievements ...