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🏛️ Ephesus-Magnesia

Archaeology & Antiquity Türkiye Asia

🏛️ Ephesus-Magnesia
Ancient Greek and Roman port city on the Aegean coast


🕐 4 min read · Updated 4 May 2026 at 06:36

UNESCOUNESCO World Heritage Site

📌 Fast Facts
  • Location: Near Selçuk, Izmir Province, western Türkiye
  • Founded: Approximately 10th century BCE
  • UNESCO inscription: 2015
  • Site area: Approximately 2.5 square kilometres

Ephesus is an ancient port city in western Türkiye that served as one of the largest urban centers ...

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