🏛️ Ephesos-Magnesia
Ancient Roman city and archaeological site in western Anatolia
📋 Fast Facts
- Located near modern Selçuk in Izmir Province, Turkey
- One of the largest and most important cities of Roman Asia Minor
- Home to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
- Designated UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015
Ephesos-Magnesia represents one of antiquity's most significant urban centers, strategically positioned on the western coast of Asia Minor. The site encompasses remains spanning multiple periods, from archaic Greek settlement through Roman Imperial occupation, reflecting continuous habitation and cultural evolution across more than a millennium. Extensive excavations beginning in the 19th century have revealed infrastructure, religious structures, and domestic architecture that illuminate daily ...