Ephesus (/ ˈɛfɪsəs / EF-uh-suhs; [1][2] Ancient Greek: Ἔφεσος, romanized: Éphesos; Turkish: Efes; may ultimately derive from Hittite: 𒀀𒉺𒀀𒊭, romanized: Apāša) was an ancient Greek [3][4] city on the coast of Ionia, in present-day Selçuk in İzmir Province, Turkey. [5] It was built in the 10th century BC on the site of Apasa, a city-state that was also the capital of ...
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
The Complete Guide To The Ephesus Ruins in Turkey: Everything You Need ...
Ephesus is located on a very fertile valley. Ephesus, once, the trade centre of the ancient world, a religious centre of the early Christianity and today, Ephesus is an important tourism centre in Turkey. Ephesus in the UNESCO World Heritage ListThe ancient city Ephesus is located in Selcuk, a small town 30km away from Kusadasi.
A complete guide to visiting Ephesus, Turkey, covering history, attractions, travel tips, and nearby sights like the House of the Virgin Mary.
MSN: Ephesus, Turkey: Marble streets, the Celsus Library and a legendary cat
According legend, Ephesus (also Ephesos) was founded by the tribe of the Amazons, great female warriors. The name of the city is thought to have been derived from "Apasas", the name of a city in the...
Discover what is the Ephesus known for — from the Library of Celsus and Great Theatre to sacred temples and ancient streets rich with Roman history.