🏛️ Ephesos-Magnesia
Ancient Roman port city in western Anatolia
📋 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 and commercial hub under Roman administration. The site, situated near the mouth of the Caystrus River in what is now western Turkey, combines Greek origins with Roman development and bears witness to continuous habitation across multiple civilizations. Today it stands as one of the finest preserved classical archaeological sites and a UNESCO World Heritage Site ...