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| The Great Theatre of Ephesus with harbor street |
If you are planning a trip to
Ephesus Ancient City ⭐⭐, here are 7 interesting facts About it:
[2]- Ephesus was the second biggest city of the Roman Empire
- Ephesus is home to one of the seven wonders
- The Temple of Artemis lies in ruins
- Ephesus is a UNSECO site
- Ephesus is an important site in Christianity
- The Library of Celsus honors Tiberius
- Ephesus is the birthplace of many famous Greeks
The
Ephesus ancient city was destroyed by the
Goths in 263. Although it was afterwards rebuilt, its importance as a commercial Centre declined as the harbor was slowly silted up by the
Küçükmenderes River. In 614, it was partially destroyed by an earthquake.
Today, the
ruins of Ephesus are a favorite international and local tourist attraction. In 2015, the ruins were designated a
UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Photo Gallery
The below photos were taken on 03/29/2023.
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| Stone carving of the goddess Nike |
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| Well-preserved mosaics |
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| Public latrines—constructed in the 100 B.C. over a channel with an uninterrupted flow of water and the toilet seats |
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| Directions to an ancient brothel in Ephesus (see this doc on how to interpret the signs) |
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| The Great Theatre of Ephesus (read [3] for more details) |
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