🏛️ Ephesos-Magnesia
Ancient Roman city on the Aegean coast of Turkey
📋 Fast Facts
- Located near Selçuk in western Turkey, approximately 70 km south of İzmir
- One of the largest and most important cities of Roman Asia Minor
- Home to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
- Partially excavated; significant ruins remain visible including the Library of Celsus, theaters, and harbor structures
Ephesos was a major Hellenic and Roman port city on the Aegean coast, founded in the 10th century BCE and flourishing under Roman rule from the 1st century BCE onward. The site near modern Selçuk preserves extensive archaeological remains spanning Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman periods. Its strategic position as a harbor and trading hub made it one of Asia Minor's wealthiest and most culturally significant centers ...