🏛️ Ephesus-Sardis
Two major cities of Roman Asia Minor connected by ancient trade routes
📌 Fast Facts
- Ephesus located near Selçuk in western Türkiye; Sardis near Sart in Manisa Province, approximately 140 km inland
- Both UNESCO World Heritage Sites; Ephesus inscribed 1987, Sardis archaeological site of major significance
- Ephesus was capital of Roman Asia Province; Sardis was capital of Lydia and major Byzantine center
- Connected by Roman road network; both survived into medieval period before decline
Ephesus and Sardis represent two of the most important urban centers of Roman Asia Minor, separated by approximately ...