🏛️ Ephesos-Magnesia
Ancient Roman city ruins in western Turkey
📋 Fast Facts
- Located near Selçuk in İzmir Province, western Turkey
- Major Roman city of the province of Asia, capital from 29 BCE
- Served as a significant port and trade hub along Mediterranean routes
- Archaeological site with remains spanning Hellenistic through Byzantine periods
Ephesos-Magnesia was one of the most important cities of the Roman Empire, serving as the capital of the province of Asia after 29 BCE. Built on the Aegean coast of what is now Turkey, the city functioned as a major commercial and administrative center, connecting Mediterranean trade networks with the interior of Asia Minor. The site preserves substantial ruins reflecting multiple periods of occupation and development ...