🏛️ Ephesos-Magnesia
Roman port city and temple sanctuary in western Anatolia
📋 Fast Facts
- Located near Selçuk in İzmir Province, Turkey
- Major Roman city from 1st century BCE onward
- Home to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
- Excavated primarily by Austrian and Turkish archaeologists since the 19th century
Ephesos-Magnesia was one of the most significant urban centers in Roman Asia Minor, occupying a strategic position on the Aegean coast near the mouth of the Cayster River. The city served as a crucial commercial and religious hub, drawing pilgrims and merchants from across the Mediterranean world. Its wealth derived from maritime trade, agriculture, and its role as guardian of the renowned Temple of Artemis ...