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🏛️ Ephesus-Sardis

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🏛️ Ephesus-Sardis
Two major Greco-Roman cities in western Anatolia


🕐 2 min read · Updated 16 Mar 2026 at 14:50
📌 Fast Facts
  • Location: Izmir Province, western Türkiye
  • Period: Founded circa 10th century BCE (Ephesus); 7th century BCE (Sardis)
  • UNESCO Status: Ephesus inscribed as World Heritage Site (2015)
  • Distance: Approximately 100 km apart along the ancient Ionian coast

Ephesus and Sardis represent two of the most significant urban centers of ancient Anatolia, spanning Greek, Persian, Hellenistic ...

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