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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › EphesusEphesus - Wikipedia

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   Ephesus (/ ˈ ɛ f ɪ s ə s /; Greek: Ἔφεσος, translit. Éphesos; Turkish: Efes; may ultimately derive from Hittite: 𒀀𒉺𒊭, romanized: Apaša) was a city in Ancient Greece on the coast of Ionia, 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) southwest of present-day Selçuk in İzmir Province, Turkey.

2. www.history.com › topics › ancient-greeceEphesus- Turkey, Temple & Map | HISTORY

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   Ephesus was an ancient port city whose well-preserved ruins are in modern-day Turkey. The city was once considered the most important Greek city and the most important trading center in the...

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4. www.britannica.com › place › EphesusEphesus | Ancient City, Turkey & Roman Ruins | Britannica

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   May 31, 2024 · Ephesus, the most important Greek city in Ionian Asia Minor, the ruins of which lie near the modern village of Selƈuk in western Turkey. In Roman times it was situated on the northern slopes of the hills Coressus and Pion and south of the Cayster (Küçükmenderes) River, the silt from which has since.

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5. whc.unesco.org › en › listEphesus - UNESCO World Heritage Centre

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   Ephesus is an ancient port city in Turkey with a rich history and cultural heritage. It is famous for its Roman monuments, the Temple of Artemis, the House of the Virgin Mary, and its role in early Christianity.

6. www.tripadvisor.com › Attraction_Review-g293976Ancient City of Ephesus - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go ...

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   Ephesus is an ancient city dating back to the 10th century BC in Turkey's Central Aegean region, about 15km from Kusadasi, where we are staying. Ensure you start exploring the site at the top, as you can casually walk down.

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7. myadventuresacrosstheworld.com › visiting-ephesusA Guide To Visiting Ephesus, Turkey: 21 Best Things To Know

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   May 21, 2023 · Learn about the history, culture and attractions of Ephesus, one of the best preserved ancient cities in Europe. Find out how to plan your visit, what to see and do, and how to get there from Selcuk.

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   Where are the ruins of Ephesus?

   • Ruins at Ephesus, Turkey. Ephesus, the most important Greek city in Ionian Asia Minor, the ruins of which lie near the modern village of Selƈuk in western Turkey. Overview of Ephesus (now in Turkey). An ancient street in Ephesus (now in Turkey), built about the 1st century ce.

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   What is Ephesus known for?

   • Ephesus is one of the largest Roman archaeological sites in the eastern Mediterranean. The visible ruins still give some idea of the city's original splendour, and the names associated with the ruins are evocative of its former life. The theatre dominates the view down Harbour Street, which leads to the silted-up harbour.

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   What happened to Ephesus?

   • Fast forward a couple of hundred years, and Ephesus was sacked by the Goths in 263 AD. Following this, the city lost much of its splendor, but nonetheless Constantine I (the Great) rebuilt it. Throughout the Byzantine Roman period, Ephesus continued to be an important city. The Basilica of St John was commissioned by Emperor Justinian.

   A Guide To Visiting Ephesus, Turkey: 21 Best Things To Know

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   Where is Ephesus located?

   • Where Is Ephesus? Ephesus is located near the western shores of modern-day Turkey, where the Aegean Sea meets the former estuary of the River Kaystros, about 80 kilometers south of Izmir, Turkey. According to legend, the Ionian prince Androclos founded Ephesus in the eleventh century B.C.

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9. visitephesus.org › enVisit Ephesus | Discover 8.500 Years of History

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   Ephesus is Turkey’s most significant cultural heritage with over 1.5 million visitors from all over the world every year. FEEL THE HISTORY. ENJOY THE SEA. CULTURE AND ART. GASTRONOMY. HANDICRAFT. ECOTOURISM. Witness the history of the city that carries the traces of different nations and beliefs!