🏛️ Ephesos-Magnesia
Ancient Roman settlement in western Anatolia
📌 Fast Facts
- Located near modern Selçuk in Izmir Province, Turkey
- Inhabited from the Hellenistic period through the Roman and Byzantine eras
- Part of the greater Ephesus archaeological zone, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Contains remains of Roman-era structures including temples, dwellings, and civic buildings
Ephesos-Magnesia represents a significant archaeological layer within the broader settlement history of ancient Ephesus. The site preserves evidence of occupation and development during the Roman Imperial period, when Ephesus served as a major port city and administrative centre of the Roman province of Asia. The remains at this location contribute to understanding urban organization and daily life in a prosperous Greco-Roman metropolis ...