🏛️ Ephesos-Magnesia
Ancient Roman city in western Anatolia
📌 Fast Facts
- Located near Selçuk in Izmir Province, Turkey
- Major Roman city from 1st century CE onward
- Named after the district of Magnesia within greater Ephesos
- Archaeological site with substantial Greco-Roman remains
Ephesos-Magnesia represents the southern quarter of ancient Ephesos, one of the most important cities of the Roman Empire in Asia Minor. The site encompasses residential, commercial, and administrative structures dating primarily to the Roman period, offering insight into daily life in a prosperous eastern provincial center. Excavations have revealed houses, shops, and civic buildings that document the urban development of this wealthy maritime and commercial hub ...