🏛️ Ephesos-Magnesia
Ancient Roman city and religious sanctuary in western Anatolia
📋 Fast Facts
- Located near Selçuk in İzmir Province, Turkey
- Major religious and cultural centre during the Roman Imperial period
- Site of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
- Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the Ephesus complex
Ephesos-Magnesia was one of the most significant urban centres of the Roman Empire, serving as the capital of the Roman province of Asia and a major Mediterranean port city. The site preserves extensive ruins spanning Greek, Hellenistic, and Roman periods, with occupation extending from the Archaic age through the Byzantine era. Its strategic location on the Aegean coast made it a vital hub for trade, administration, and religious worship ...