🏛️ Ephesos-Magnesia
Ancient Roman city in western Turkey
📋 Fast Facts
- Located near Selçuk in İzmir Province, western Turkey
- Major port city during the Roman Imperial period
- Home to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
- UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the Ephesus archaeological ensemble
Ephesos was one of the most important cities of the ancient Mediterranean world, serving as a major commercial and religious centre throughout the Hellenistic and Roman periods. The city achieved prominence as a port on the Aegean coast and became a focal point for trade, administration, and worship across Asia Minor. Its significance is reflected in the monumental architecture and extensive urban infrastructure that remain archaeologically visible today ...