🏛️ Ephesos-Magnesia
Ancient Roman city ruins in western Turkey
📋 Fast Facts
- Located near Selçuk in Izmir Province, Turkey
- Major Greco-Roman port city and centre of commerce
- Home to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
- Excavated extensively since the 19th century; currently a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Ephesos was one of the most important cities of the ancient Mediterranean world, serving as a major port and administrative centre under Greek and Roman rule. The city flourished from the 10th century BCE through the Byzantine period, accumulating wealth through trade and pilgrimage. Today its extensive ruins reveal layers of urban development spanning over a millennium, making it one of Turkey's premier archaeological sites ...