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🏛️ Ephesos-Magnesia

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🏛️ Ephesos-Magnesia
Ancient Roman port city in western Anatolia


🕐 2 min read · Updated 1 Apr 2026 at 07:17
📋 Fast Facts
  • Located near modern Selçuk in Izmir Province, Turkey
  • Founded as a Greek settlement; major port under Roman rule
  • Home to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
  • Extensively excavated; major archaeological site open to visitors

Ephesos was one of the most important cities of the ancient Mediterranean world, serving as a major port ...

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