Ephesus Ancient City. One of the 7 wonders of the world is here. It is located in the Aegean region on the western side of Anatolia, in the Selçuk district of İzmir province. It was an important Roman mega-city in history. Its foundation dates back to the Neolithic Age 6000 BC. Although most of the ruins are in good condition, the entire ancient city is spread over a wide area of 8 kilometers.
Ephesus, known as the mega city of the ancient age, is famous for its Temple of Artemis (550 BC). In addition, the Celsus library and the gigantic amphitheater with a capacity of 25,000 spectators are among the structures worth seeing.
The ancient city of Ephesus was the site of several 5th century Christian councils. The city was destroyed by the Goths in 263 and although it was rebuilt, the importance of the city as a commercial center decreased as the port was gradually wiped out by the Küçük Menderes river. It was partially destroyed in an earthquake in AD 614.
Historically, the ancient city of Ephesus has been repeatedly restructured during the Neolithic, Hellenistic and Roman periods.
Ephesus, which was the main gate between East and West, was an important port city. This location enabled Ephesus to develop as the most important political and commercial center of its age and to be the capital of the province of Asia in the Roman Period. Ephesus does not owe its importance in antiquity to this alone. The largest temple of the Artemis culture, based on the ancient mother goddess (Cybele) tradition of Anatolia, is also located in Ephesus.
Ephesus hillside houses
The wealthy of the city lived in multi-storey houses built on terraces. These houses, which are the most beautiful of the peristyle house type, were in the comfort of modern houses. The walls are covered with marble cladding and frescoes, and the floor is covered with mosaics. All of the houses have a heating system and a hammam. This section is under special protection and can be visited by paying an additional fee to the entrance fee.
The ruins of Ephesus are partially located in the area about 30 km south from Adnan Menderes Airport or Kuşadası Port.
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