🏛️ Ephesos-Magnesia
Ancient Roman city ruins in western Anatolia
📌 Fast Facts
- Located near Selçuk in Izmir Province, Turkey
- One of the largest and most important cities of Roman Asia Minor
- Home to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
- Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015
Ephesos (Ephesus) was among the most significant urban centers of the Roman Empire, serving as capital of the province of Asia and a major port city on the Aegean coast. The site's prominence extended from the Classical period through the Byzantine era, with the city achieving its peak influence during the 1st and 2nd centuries CE. Extensive excavation since the 19th century has revealed layers of occupation spanning over a millennium ...