🏛️ Ephesos-Magnesia
Ancient Roman city in western Anatolia
📋 Fast Facts
- Located near Selçuk in İzmir Province, Turkey
- Major Roman port city and provincial capital of Asia
- Founded as a Greek colony; rose to prominence under Roman rule
- Remains include theatre, agora, gymnasium, and harbour structures
Ephesos-Magnesia represents one of the most significant urban centres of the Roman Empire in Asia Minor. Established on the coast of the Aegean Sea, the city served as a crucial trading hub and administrative seat throughout the Imperial period. The archaeological remains reveal the sophistication and scale of Roman provincial urban planning and architecture ...