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Walk through marble streets where philosophers once debated, climb the steps of grand theatres that echoed with ancient voices, and feel the weight of history in the silence of sacred temples.

🏛️ Ephesus Ancient City – A Civilization Etched in Stone

Walk through marble streets where philosophers once debated, climb the steps of grand theatres that echoed with ancient voices, and feel the weight of history in the silence of sacred temples.
This is Ephesus — not just an ancient city, but a living monument to humanity’s timeless legacy.

🌍 UNESCO World Heritage: The Ephesus Site

Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015, the Ephesus cultural landscape includes four key components:

1. Çukuriçi Höyük – Traces of the earliest prehistoric settlements
2. Ayasuluk Hill – Home to Selçuk Castle, St. John’s Basilica, İsa Bey Mosque and Bath, and the Temple of Artemis
3. The Ancient City of Ephesus – A Roman and Hellenistic marvel
4. The House of the Virgin Mary – A Christian pilgrimage site nestled in the mountains

🏺 9000 Years of Continuous History

Ephesus has been continuously inhabited for nearly 9000 years, from the prehistoric period through the Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Beylik (Anatolian principalities), and Ottoman eras.
It was a key port city, a major commercial hub, and a religious center in every age.

🏛️ Highlights of Ancient Ephesus

Ephesus offers exceptional examples of ancient urban planning and monumental architecture. Here are some of its most iconic landmarks:

• 📚 Library of Celsus – One of the largest libraries of the Roman Empire
• 🎭 Great Theatre – With a capacity of 25,000, known for its acoustics
• 🏛️ Temple of Hadrian, Marble Street, Terrace Houses, Public Baths, and more — offering a glimpse into ancient Roman daily life

✝️ A Crossroads of Faith

Ephesus isn’t just an archaeological site — it’s a sacred place that bears witness to intertwined religious histories:

• 🕍 Temple of Artemis (Artemision) – One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
• ⛪ Church of Mary – Site of the Third Ecumenical Council in 431 AD
• ✝️ Basilica of St. John – Built over the tomb of the Apostle John, who is said to have written his gospel here
• 🌿 House of the Virgin Mary – A pilgrimage site for Christians worldwide
• 🕌 İsa Bey Mosque and Bath – Islamic structures from the Beylik period

From paganism to Christianity to Islam, Ephesus embodies religious harmony across centuries.

🚍 How to Get There

Ephesus is located in the Selçuk district of Izmir.

🚌 It is easily accessible by local buses, minibuses, or train from Izmir to Selçuk
🚶 From Selçuk center, you can walk or take a short ride to the entrance of the archaeological site

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📖 A Living Museum of Civilization

Ephesus is not just a site frozen in time — it is a living museum, echoing with the voices of scholars, saints, merchants, and emperors.
With every step, you touch ancient stones that once bore the footsteps of history.

Let the city guide you through ages past.
Ephesus is calling.

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