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