🏛️ Ephesus-Magnesia
Ancient Roman city ruins in western Anatolia
📌 Fast Facts
- Located near Selçuk in İzmir Province, Turkey
- Major Roman port city and administrative centre from 1st–5th centuries CE
- Remains include temples, public buildings, and residential structures
- Archaeological site partially excavated; ongoing preservation efforts
Ephesus-Magnesia was one of the most significant urban settlements in Roman Asia Minor, serving as a principal port and commercial hub throughout the Imperial period. The site encompasses ruins of temples, bathhouses, streets, and residential quarters that illustrate the material culture and urban planning of a prosperous Roman provincial city. Today, the remains lie scattered across agricultural land near the modern town of Selçuk, forming an important archaeological resource for understanding ...