🏛️ Ephesos-Magnesia
Hellenistic city remains in western Anatolia
📋 Fast Facts
- Located near Selçuk in İzmir Province, Turkey
- Founded in the 3rd century BCE as a Hellenistic settlement
- Inhabited during the Roman and Byzantine periods
- Archaeological site with visible ancient structures and artifacts
Ephesos-Magnesia is an ancient settlement situated in western Anatolia near the modern town of Selçuk, approximately 15 kilometers from the famous site of Ephesus. The site represents a Hellenistic foundation dating to the 3rd century BCE, subsequently occupied and developed during both Roman and Byzantine periods. Archaeological excavations have revealed structures and material culture reflecting the multicultural history of the region ...