🏛️ Ephesos-Magnesia
Hellenistic sanctuary in western Anatolia
📋 Fast Facts
- Located near Selçuk in İzmir Province, Turkey
- Major Hellenistic sanctuary dedicated to Artemis Leucophryene
- Founded in the 3rd century BCE by Magnesia on the Maeander
- Partially excavated; significant ruins remain visible
Ephesos-Magnesia is an ancient Hellenistic sanctuary situated in western Anatolia, near present-day Selçuk. The site was established as a religious center dedicated to Artemis Leucophryene ("White-browed Artemis"), an important cult figure in the region. The sanctuary flourished during the 3rd and 2nd centuries BCE and represents a significant example of Hellenistic religious architecture and urban planning ...