🏛️ Ephesus
Ancient city and archaeological landscape in western Turkey
📋 Fast Facts
- Located near the Aegean coast in Izmir Province, western Turkey
- UNESCO World Heritage Site encompassing Greek, Roman, and Byzantine periods
- Contains ruins of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
- Includes the Library of Celsus and a theatre that held tens of thousands of spectators
Ephesus is an ancient city located in western Turkey near the Aegean Sea coast. Founded by Greeks and later expanded under Roman rule, it became a major centre of commerce, politics, and culture in the classical world. The archaeological landscape comprises multilayered ruins reflecting Greek, Roman, and Byzantine influences spanning centuries of continuous occupation and development ...