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Ephesus - Ancient City of Ephesus

Updated: Sep 20, 2023


Get ready to journey into the depths of history. Ephesus (ephesus), with its unique beauties and fascinating atmosphere, is one of the most important archaeological sites in Turkey. Ephesus became an important settlement center during the Mycenaean, Lydian, Persian, Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine periods. During the Mycenaean period, Ephesus emerged as an important trade center on the Anatolian coast. It experienced periods of wealth and prosperity during the Lydian period, and was captured by the Persian Empire.


Ephesus Ancient City, B.C. It is an ancient city founded in the 10th century. It was considered one of the most important ports of Anatolia in ancient times and has been under the influence of many civilizations throughout history. The city is located in Western Anatolia, approximately 70 kilometers from today's Izmir province.


Ephesus became an important settlement center during the Mycenaean, Lydian, Persian, Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine periods. During the Mycenaean period, Ephesus emerged as an important trade center on the Anatolian coast. It experienced periods of wealth and prosperity during the Lydian period, and was captured by the Persian Empire.


However, Ephesus showed great development during the Hellenistic period. After the death of Alexander the Great, the city was ruled by Lysimachus, one of Alexander the Great's commanders.

Ephesus Library
Ephesus Library


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