🏛️ Ephesos-Magnesia
Ancient Roman city ruins in western Turkey
📋 Fast Facts
- Located near modern Selçuk in Izmir Province, Turkey
- Major Roman city from the 1st–3rd centuries CE
- Known for the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
- UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of Ephesus archaeological area
Ephesos was one of the largest and most important cities of the Roman Empire in Asia Minor. Situated on the coast of the Aegean Sea, it served as a major trading hub and religious center. The city attracted merchants, pilgrims, and officials from across the Mediterranean, making it a cosmopolitan metropolis of considerable wealth and influence ...