The ancient city of Ephesus
The ancient historic city of Ephesus ranks as one of the greatest Greek cities of Anatolia.
The city, in the Turkish province of İzmir, dates back to the eighth century AD, and it is one of the seven
wonders of the ancient world, holding the Temple of Artemis, hugely popular in Türkiye.
In the eighth century BC, Ephesus was one of the most important trading outlets, with singular
architecture, above all the Temple of Artemis, built in worship of the goddess Artemis,
and at the start of the Roman Republic Ephesus was the capital of Asia, in western Asia Minor.
The original city stood on low ground and a flood submerged it, so it was rebuilt
later on
Ephesus, one of the few cities in the world to have kept its
historic and architectural character, is famous for having hosted the commercial and political life of the ancient world,
as well as for holding the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the world.
The building of “the Library of Celsus” in Ephesus, which dates back to the second century AD,
is one of the most striking structures for local and foreign visitors alike, alongside buildings such as
Hadrian's Gate, the Temple of Domitian, the Magnesia Gate, the Fountain of Trajan and the great theatre, which seats
25 thousand, plus the stadium and the ancient harbour.