🏛️ Ephesus-Magnesia
Ancient Ionian city on the Aegean coast of modern Turkey
📋 Fast Facts
- Located near Selçuk in İzmir Province, western Turkey
- Flourished as a major Ionian Greek settlement from the 10th century BCE
- Home to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
- Became an important Roman port city and early Christian centre
Ephesus was one of the most significant cities of the ancient Mediterranean world, strategically positioned at the mouth of the Cayster River on the Aegean coast. The site represents continuous urban development spanning over a millennium, from Archaic Greek settlement through Roman imperial prosperity to late antiquity. Extensive archaeological remains, including streets, civic buildings, and temples, reveal the city's evolving character and cosmopolitan character ...