🏛️ Ephesus-Magnesia
Ancient Roman city ruins in western Turkey
📋 Fast Facts
- Located near Selçuk in İzmir Province, western Turkey
- Major Roman city and port in the province of Asia
- Home to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
- Extensively excavated; significant portions remain visible above ground
Ephesus was one of the largest and most important cities of the Roman Empire in Asia Minor. Founded by Ionian Greeks around the 10th century BCE, it reached its zenith under Roman rule as a prosperous port city, administrative center, and religious hub. The city's strategic position on the Aegean coast made it a crucial commercial and cultural gateway between Europe and Asia ...