🏛️ Ephesos-Magnesia
Ancient Roman city on the Aegean coast of Anatolia
📋 Fast Facts
- Located in present-day Izmir Province, Turkey, near Selçuk
- One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World (Temple of Artemis)
- Major port city and commercial hub under Roman rule
- UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2015
Ephesos-Magnesia represents one of antiquity's most significant urban centres, strategically positioned on the coast of the Aegean Sea in what is now western Turkey. The city evolved from an Ionian Greek settlement into a major metropolitan area during the Roman period, serving as the capital of the Roman province of Asia. Its historical importance, architectural achievements, and role in early Christianity make it one of the most extensively excavated and studied archaeological sites in the ...