🏛️ Ephesos-Magnesia
Ancient Roman city in western Turkey
📋 Fast Facts
- Located near Selçuk in İzmir Province, western Turkey
- Flourished as a major Roman city from the 1st century BCE onwards
- Home to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
- Archaeological site encompasses Greek, Roman, and Byzantine layers of occupation
Ephesos-Magnesia represents one of the most significant urban centres of the ancient Mediterranean world. The city was established on the coast of the Aegean Sea and became a major hub of trade, religion, and administration under Roman rule. The site contains stratified remains spanning nearly two millennia of continuous settlement and cultural development ...