🏛️ Ephesos-Magnesia
Ancient Roman city on Turkey's Aegean coast
📌 Fast Facts
- Located near Selçuk in İzmir Province, western Turkey
- Once served as capital of the Roman province of Asia
- Home to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
- UNESCO World Heritage Site encompassing multiple archaeological periods
Ephesos-Magnesia represents one of the most significant archaeological sites in the eastern Mediterranean, with continuous human settlement from the Bronze Age through the Byzantine period. The site encompasses remains spanning Greek, Hellenistic, and Roman occupation, with the Roman phase representing its height as a major administrative and commercial center. Located approximately 3 kilometers south of the modern town of Selçuk, the ruins occupy a strategic position between mountain ranges ...